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Self condensation of two moles of ethyl acetate in presence of sodium ethoxide yields
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesVITEEEVITEEE 2022
Options:
  • A acetoacetic ester
  • B methyl acetoacetate
  • C ethyl propionate
  • D ethyl butyrate
Solution:
1320 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: acetoacetic ester
It is an example of Claisen condensation. The product is acetoacetic ester.


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