Which of the reactions listed below would serve as a synthesis of benzyl acetate,CH₃CO₂CH₂C₆H₅? A)Benzyl alcohol + acetic anhydride $\to$ B)Benzyl alcohol + acetic acid + H₃O⁺ $\to$ C)Benzyl alcohol + acetyl chloride $\to$ D)Two of these choices. E)All of these choices.

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All the reactions listed (A, B, and C) are viable methods for synthesizing benzyl acetate. A involves an esterification reaction with acetic anhydride, B uses acetic acid in the presence of a catalyst (sulfuric acid), and C involves a reaction with acetyl chloride. Each method leads to the formation of benzyl acetate through different esterification processes.

Which of the Reactions Listed Below Would Serve as a Synthesis