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The decreasing order of ester formation with benzoic acid in presence of `H^(oplus)` is :
(I)

A

`(I) gt (II) gt (III) gt (IV)`

B

`(I) gt (II) gt (IV) gt (III)`

C

`(IV) gt (III) gt (II) gt (I)`

D

`(III) gt (IV) gt (II) gt (I)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Lesser the steruc hindrance, more easily the ester formed.
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