What is the IUPAC name for the following compound?

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The compound is made up of a phenyl group attached to a propanoate group. The correct IUPAC name for this is phenyl propanoate. Option A (propionyl phenol) is incorrect as it switches the positions of the phenyl and propanoate groups. Option C (phenol propanoate) is incorrect as it includes a phenol group instead of a phenyl group. Option D (phenyl acetate) is incorrect as it includes an acetate group instead of a propanoate group.

What Is the IUPAC Name for the Following Compound