Question

Identify ' Z' in the following reaction.

• A. \(\text{Ar}-\text{O}-\text{R}\)
• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Hint:

Phenol with an acid chloride in pyridine gives a phenyl ester, \(\text{RCOOAr}\).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Follow the atoms
Ar-O-H loses H. Cl-CO-R loses Cl. The two pieces join through the O and the carbonyl C.

Step 2: Write the product
Ar-O-CO-R, which is drawn as R-C(=O)-O-Ar. This is option (C).

Final Answer:
Z is the aryl ester R-CO-O-Ar, option (C). \[ \boxed{\text{R-CO-O-Ar}} \]