This reaction takes place between two molecules of esters (same or different). One ester should have atleast one alpha-hydrogen atom which behaves as a reagent. The reaction is catalyzed by strong bas elike C_(2)H_(5)barONa^(+) in presence of C_(2)H_(5)OH. The product of this reaction is beta-ketoster: When one ester has alpha-hydrogen and other has no alpha-hydrogen then Claisen condensation will give:

This reaction takes place between two molecules of esters (same or dif

1.	This reaction takes place between two molecules of esters (same or different). One ester should have atleast one alpha-hydrogen atom which behaves as a reagent. The reaction is catalyzed by strong bas elike C_(2)H_(5)barONa^(+) in presence of C_(2)H_(5)OH. The product of this reaction is beta-ketoster: When one ester has alpha-hydrogen and other has no alpha-hydrogen then Claisen condensation will give:
Answer» 1 Product molecule 2 product MOLECULES 3 product molecules 4 product molecules ANSWER :A