What is formed when hydrogen atom of –OH group in phenol is replaced by – COCH_3 group of acetyl chloride? [MHT-CET 2002]

MHT CET Chemistry question

What is formed when hydrogen atom of –OH group in phenol is replaced by – group of acetyl chloride? [MHT-CET 2002]

Answer: (D)

Acylation of the phenolic O–H gives the ester (phenyl acetate); methoxybenzene would require

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