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Published on: August 12, 2026
In the following reaction which bonds are cleaved?
A
bond p of I and 
of II
of II
B
bond q of I and 
of II
of II C
bond p of I and 
of II
of II
D
bond q of I and 
of II
of II
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
During esterification the cleavage of 
bond from alcohols takes place and not 
bond of carboxylic acid which indicate the cleavage of bond p of 
and 
of II.
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