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Schotten-Baumann reaction is a reaction of phenols with

A) Benzoyl chloride and sodium hydroxide

B) Acetyl chloride and sodium hydroxide

C) Salicylic acid and cone. \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]

D) Acetyl chloride and cone \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

  The function of \[NaOH\]is To convert phenol to more stronger nucleophile \[Ph{{O}^{-}}\] (ii) To neutralize the acid formed