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  4. CH3CO2C2H5 on reaction with sodium ethoxide in ethanol gives A, which on heating in the presence of acid gives B. Compound B is

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Q. $CH_3CO_2C_2H_5$ on reaction with sodium ethoxide in ethanol gives $A$, which on heating in the presence of acid gives $B$. Compound $B$ is

AIIMSAIIMS 2005Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

The reaction is known as Claisen condensation

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