Choose the Reaction Conditions That Would Convert Acetophenone to Methyl

Multiple Choice

Choose the reaction conditions that would convert acetophenone to methyl benzoate in the best yield.

A) step 1: NaBH₄ in methanol; step 2: heat the product of step 1 in aqueous H₂SO₄
B) step 1: Br₂ in acetic acid; step 2: heat the product of step 1 in methanol
C) step 1: excess Br₂ in aqueous NaOH; step 2: heat the product of step 1 with methanol in aqueous NaOH
D) step 1: excess Br₂ in aqueous NaOH; step 2: treat the product of step 1 with methanol in catalytic H₂SO₄