Correct order relative rates of esterification of the following acids with MeOH is (I) Me–COOH (II) nPr–COOH (III) Me3C–COOH (IV) Et3C

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Correct order relative rates of esterification of the following acids with MeOH is
(I) Me–COOH (II) nPr–COOH (III) Me₃C–COOH (IV) Et₃C–COOH

IV > III > II > I

II > III > IV > I

I > II > III > IV

IV > I > II > III

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