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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

Sir please solve question 45....please sir show the reaction...I m not able to do so...Thanks a lot sir

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer8 Years ago
Dear student
 
on condensation of two moles of ethyl acetate in presence of sodium ethoxide, gives ethyl aceto – acetate (ester). Hence option B is correct.
This condensation is an example of Claisen condensation because it is possible in those ester which have alpha- hydrogen atom.
 
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