the reaction is not very efficient, as it will be really slow. so carboxylic acid derivatives like chloride or anhydride are used instead, because they are more reactive. anyway phenyl ethanoate is formed.
waters formed, just like any other esterification reaction with alcohol/carboxilic acid
Water forms only when you use an acid. When the reaction is between phenol and acyl chloride (e.g. ethanoyl chloride) phenyl ethanoate and HCl are formed. If you use ethanoic anhydride, the products are phenyl ethanoate and ethanoic acid.
Water forms only when you use an acid. When the reaction is between phenol and acyl chloride (e.g. ethanoyl chloride) phenyl ethanoate and HCl are formed. If you use ethanoic anhydride, the products are phenyl ethanoate and ethanoic acid.
I know that, I just read the thread title "Reaction of phenol with ethanoic acid!!" and just skimmed the rest of the thread, my bad