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The action of benzoyl chloride on hydroxy compounds in alkaline medium, is called:

A)  Schotten-Baumann reaction

B)  Friedel Crafts reaction

C)  Perkin reaction

D)  Kolbes reaction

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

The benzoylation reaction of alcohols, is called Schotten - Baumann reaction Ethyl benzoate