NEET2005ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
CH ₃ CO ₂ C ₂ H ₅ on reaction with sodium ethoxide in ethanol gives A , which on heating in the presence of acid gives B . Compound B is
Options
- ACH ₃ COCH ₂ COOH
- BCH ₃ COCH ₃
Correct answer
2
Step-by-step solution
Claisen condensation :