Q. Which of the following methods is not employed to prepare methyl benzoate $C_{6}H_{5}COOCH_{3}$?
A) $C_{6}H_{5}COOH,\ \left( CH_{3} \right)_{2}SO_{4},\ NaOH$
B) $C_{6}H_{5}COCl,\ C_{2}H_{5}OH$
C) $C_{6}H_{5}COOH,\ CH_{2}N_{2},\ \mathrm{\Delta}$
D) $C_{6}H_{5}COOC_{2}H_{5},\ CH_{3}OH,\ H_{2}SO_{4}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: $C_{6}H_{5}COCl,\ C_{2}H_{5}OH$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.