Question

Order of esterification of alcohols is

• A. $3º > 1º > 2º$
• B. $2º > 3º > 1º$
• C. $1º > 2º > 3º$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$1º > 2º > 3º$

Answer 2

Order of reactivity of different alcohols towards esterification is 1ŗ alcohol > 2ŗ alcohol > 3ŗ alcohol due to increased steric hindrance in 2ŗ and 3ŗ alcohols