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Which one of the following esters gets hydrolyzed most easily under alkaline conditions?
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  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    4

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Alkaline hydrolysis of esters involves nucleophilic attack by on the carbonyl carbon. Electron-withdrawing groups (EWG) like increase the positive charge on the carbonyl carbon, making it more susceptible to nucleophilic attack. Therefore, the -nitro ester hydrolyzes most easily.

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Which one of the following esters gets hydrolyzed most easily under alkaline conditions?
image
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4

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