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BITSAT2012ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual

The preparation of ethyl acetoacetate involves:

Options

  1. AWittig reaction
  2. BCannizzaro's reaction
  3. CReformatsky reaction
  4. DClaisen condensation.

Correct answer

D. Claisen condensation.

Step-by-step solution

In Claisen condensation intermolecular condensation of esters containing -hydrogen atom in presence of strong base produce -keto ester. CH ₃ COOC ₂ H ₅+ H.CH ₂ CO . OC ₂ H ₅ Ethyl acetate

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