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Chemistry Hydrocarbon Aromatic Compound Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

The product(s) formed when phenol is heated above 150°C with CH 3 COCl and anhydrous aluminium chloride is /are

A
a mixture of o-and p-cresol
B
acetophenone
C
a mixture of o-and p-hydroxy acetophenone
D
o-hydroxy benzoyl chloride

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C

The phenyl acetate formed undergoes Fries rearrangement to give the final product

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