NEET2006ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Self condensation of two moles of ethyl acetate in presence of sodium ethoxide yields:
Options
- Aethyl propionate
- Bethyl butyrate
- Cacetoacetic ester
- Dmethyl acetoacetate
Correct answer
C. acetoacetic ester
Step-by-step solution
Related Theory Condensation of two moles of ethyl acetate in the presence of sodium ethoxide gives ethyl aceto-acetate (ester). This condensation is an example of Claisen condensation because it is possible in esters which have alpha hydrogen atom.