Question

What will be the product when Phenol reacts with ${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COCl}$?

Answer 1

Phenol:

• The molecular formula of Phenol is ${\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH}$.
• It reacts with acid chlorides to form esters.

The reaction of Phenol with ${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COCl}$:

• When Phenol reacts with Acetyl chloride (${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COCl}$), it forms Phenyl acetate along with hydrochloric acid.