What is the IUPAC name of the compound formed when phenol is treated with acetic anhydride?

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What is the IUPAC name of the compound formed when phenol is treated with acetic anhydride?
  1. Acetophenone
  2. Phenyl acetate
  3. Benzyl acetate
  4. Phenyl acetic acid

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Q: What is the IUPAC name of the compound formed when phenol is treated with acetic anhydride?
Solution: The compound formed is acetophenone, which results from the acetylation of phenol.
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