Ester formation from `CH_(3)COOH` takes place to maximum extent when alcohol is

Options

A. `CH_(3)OH`
B. `CH_(3)CH_(2)OH`
C. `(CH_(3))_(2)CHOH`
D. `(CH_(3))_(3)COH`

Answer

A

Explanation

As the size of the group R around `-COOH` in acids or that of R' around `-OH` in alcohols increases, the rate of the esterification reaction decreases.
Thus, in esterification reaction, the order of reactivity of alcohols follows the sequence.
`CH_(3)OH gt CH_(3)CH_(2)OH gt (CH_(3))_(2) CHOH gt (CH_(3))_(3)COH`