engineering chemistry MCQ #34

The reaction of phenol with CH3COCl gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #34

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with CH3COCl gives

    • A) Phenyl acetate
    • B) Acetophenone
    • C) Benzaldehyde
    • D) Benzoic acid

    Answer: Phenyl acetate

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with CH3COCl to form phenyl acetate through an esterification reaction.