Question

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

• A. $CH_3COCH_2COOH$
• B. $CH_3COCH_3$
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$CH_3COCH_2COOH$

Answer 2

The reaction is known as Claisen condensation