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Arrange the following in increasing order of esterification:
`HCOOH,CH_(3)COOH,CH_(3)CH_(2)COOH,CH_(3)-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(C)-COOH`

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To arrange the given carboxylic acids in increasing order of esterification, we need to consider the steric hindrance around the carboxylic acid functional group. The more sterically hindered the acid, the slower the rate of esterification due to the difficulty of the nucleophile (alcohol) attacking the carbonyl carbon. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Carboxylic Acids:** - HCOOH (Formic acid) - CH₃COOH (Acetic acid) - CH₃CH₂COOH (Propanoic acid) ...
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