Question

Arrange the following esters as per decreasing order of rate of saponification
(I) Ethyl benzoate
(II) Ethyl p-methoxybenzoate
(III) Ethyl p- chlorobenzoate
(IV) Ethyl p-nitrobenzoate

• A. I>II>III>IV
• B. IV>III>II>I
• C. IV>II>I>II
• D. II>IV>I>III

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct option is (C) : IV>III>I>II