Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical Reactions
The preparation of ethyl acetoacetate involves:
A
Wittig reaction
B
Cannizzaro�s reaction
C
Reformatsky reaction
D
Claisen condensation.
Answer
Claisen condensation.
Explanation
Solution
In Claisen condensation intermolecular
condensation of esters containing a-hydrogen atom in presence of strongbase produce β - keto ester.