Ortho/Meta/Para Chloro Benzyl Alcohol & Ester Reactivity

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The discussion focuses on the reactivity of ortho, meta, and para chloro benzyl alcohols with esters. It concludes that ortho chloro benzyl alcohol exhibits the highest reactivity due to steric and electronic effects that favor nucleophilic attack. Meta chloro benzyl alcohol shows moderate reactivity, while para chloro benzyl alcohol is the least reactive in these reactions. The participants emphasize the importance of understanding the molecular structure and substituent effects on reactivity.

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Which chloro benzyl alcohol (ortho or meta or para) is better reactant with ester
 
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