The reaction between C6H5-CH2(OH)CH2(OH) and (CH3CO)2O would result in the formation of two acetyl groups attached to the hydroxyl groups of the starting compound. The reaction product will be C6H5-CH2(OAc)CH2(OAc) + 2CH3COOH, where OAc represents the acetyl group (-OCCH3).
The reaction between C6H5-CH2(OH)CH2(OH) and (CH3CO)2O would result in the formation of two acetyl groups attached to the hydroxyl groups of the starting compound. The reaction product will be C6H5-CH2(OAc)CH2(OAc) + 2CH3COOH, where OAc represents the acetyl group (-OCCH3).