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JEE Main 2020Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Question with Solution

JEE Main 2020 (05 Sep Shift 1)

Question

Which of the following derivatives of alcohols is unstable in an aqueous base?

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Correct answer
A

Step-by-step explanation

Esters are hydrolysed in basic medium(saponification)

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