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Which one of the following product formed when the reaction of phenol with benzoyl chloride in the presence of alkali takes place?

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Benzyl phenate
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Benzyl benzoate
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Phenyl benzoate
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Benzoyl phenate
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Solution

The correct option is C Phenyl benzoate
The reaction of phenol with benzoyl chloride in the presence of alkali gives phenyl benzoate, an ester.
C6H5COCl + HOC6H5Benzoyl chloride PhenolC6H5COOC6H5Phenyl benzoate

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