engineering chemistry MCQ #119

The product of the reaction of phenol with CH₃COCl in the presence of pyridine is

engineering chemistry MCQ #119

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction of phenol with CH₃COCl in the presence of pyridine is

    • A) Phenyl acetate
    • B) Acetophenone
    • C) Phenyl benzoate
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Phenyl acetate

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with CH₃COCl to form phenyl acetate via esterification.