4.20. What starting materials and reagents would you need to make the following ester? a. phenol and acetic acid in a 1:1 ratio b. phenol and acetic acid in a 1:1 ratio with an acid catalyst c. phenol (excess) and acetic acid d. phenol (excess) and acetic acid with an acid catalyst e. methanoic acid and benzene f. propanoic acid and phenol (excess) with HCI catalyst

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4.20. What starting materials and reagents would you need to make the following ester?
a. phenol and acetic acid in a 1:1 ratio
b. phenol and acetic acid in a 1:1 ratio with an acid catalyst
c. phenol (excess) and acetic acid
d. phenol (excess) and acetic acid with an acid catalyst
e. methanoic acid and benzene
f. propanoic acid and phenol (excess) with HCI catalyst
Transcribed Image Text:4.20. What starting materials and reagents would you need to make the following ester? a. phenol and acetic acid in a 1:1 ratio b. phenol and acetic acid in a 1:1 ratio with an acid catalyst c. phenol (excess) and acetic acid d. phenol (excess) and acetic acid with an acid catalyst e. methanoic acid and benzene f. propanoic acid and phenol (excess) with HCI catalyst
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