Case study: Synthesis of 4-substituted phenyl benzoate

Propose and explain each step of a Synthesis of 4-substituted phenyl benzoate.

Information given: To the solution of 0.1 mol of phenol in 100 ml of sodium hydroxide (10%), 0.1 mol of 4-fluorobenzoyl chloride was added and stirred for 30 min. The solid product was washed with distilled water and crystallized from ethanol