CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Carboxylic acids and derivatives
Phenyl benzoate, , is an ester used in flavourings. It can be prepared by reacting benzoyl chloride, , with phenol, .
Explain why this method is preferred over reacting benzoic acid with phenol, and state the conditions and the other product formed.
4 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 4 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Explain means: Give the reasons or the mechanism: why or how something happens. Link each point to the next with because, so or which means. A list of facts with no links usually loses the reasoning marks.
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