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How many methylene group are there in acetoacetic ester??? Which is more reactive and why??

How many methylene group are there in acetoacetic ester??? Which is more reactive and why??

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Arun
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6 years ago
Dear student
 
The methylene(-CH2-) group present between any two electron withdrawing groups is called active methylene group
There are two methylene group present in acetoacetic ester.
 
 
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)

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