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Q. Self condensation of two moles of ethyl acetate in the presence of sodium ethoxide yields :-

AIPMTAIPMT 2006Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

On condensation, two moles of ethyl acetate in the presence of sodium ethoxide, gives ethyl acetoacetate (ester). This condensation is an example of Claisen condensation because it is possible in those ester which have $\alpha$-hydrogen atom.

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