STANDARD Chemistry Esterification MCQ Question
Compound Ph–O–C=O–Ph can be prepared by the reaction of
phenol and benzoic acid in the presence of NaOH
phenol and benzoyl chloride in the presence of pyridine
phenol and benzoyl chloride in the presence of ZnCl₂
phenol and benzaldehyde in the presence of palladium
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The reaction of phenol with benzoyl chloride in the presence of a base like pyridine leads to the formation of phenyl benzoate through an esterification reaction.
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