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In the esterification reaction of alcoho...

In the esterification reaction of alcohols

A

`1 ^(@) gt 2 ^(@) gt 3^(@)`

B

`3^(@) gt 2^(@) gt 1^(@)`

C

Same in all cases

D

`2^(@) gt 3^(@) gt 1^(@)`

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