Which one of the following esters gets hydrolysed most easily under alkaline conditions ?




As we discussed in
Acidic and basic hydrolysis of Esters -
Acidic hydrolysis gives carboxylic acid directly. Basic hydrolysis gives carboxylates which acidify to give the carboxylic acid.
- wherein

Option 1)

This option is correct.
Option 2)

This option is incorrect.
Option 3)

This option is incorrect.
Option 4)

This option is incorrect.