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Published on: August 13, 2026
The correct order of rate of hydrolysis of ester, acid chloride, and acid anhydride is
A
Acid chloride 
Acidic anhydride 
Ester
Acidic anhydride Ester B
Ester 
Acidic anhydride 
Acid chloride
Acidic anhydride Acid chloride C
Ester 
Acid chloride 
Acidic anhydride
Acid chloride Acidic anhydride D
Ester 
Acid chloride 
Acidic anhydride
Acid chloride Acidic anhydride
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
acts as electron withdrawing group whereas the oxygen in anhydride donates electron to both carbonyl groups and the ester oxygen to the single carbonyl group.
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