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Compound $\mathrm{Ph}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{Ph}$ can be prepared by the reactions of
ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Options:
  • A
    phenol and benzoic acid in the presence of $\mathrm{NaOH}$
  • B
    phenol and benzoyl chloride in the presence of pyridine
  • C
    phenol and benzoyl chloride in the presence of $\mathrm{ZnCl}_2$
  • D
    phenol and benzaldehyde in the presence of palladium
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The correct answer is:
phenol and benzoyl chloride in the presence of pyridine
Compound $\mathrm{Ph}-\mathrm{COO}-\mathrm{Ph}$ can be prepared by the reaction of phenol and benzoyl chloride in the presence of pyridine. This is an example of Schotten-Baumann reaction.

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