Statement -1 Phenols cannot be convert...

Statement -1 Phenols cannot be converted into esters by direct reaction with carboxylic acids whereas alcohols can be
Statement -2 This is due to the fact that the esterification reaction is exothermic for alcohols but slightly endothermic for phenols.

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