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: Which of the following esters will undergo Claisen condensation to form acetoacetic ester ?

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: Which of the following esters will undergo Claisen condensation to form acetoacetic ester ?
Answer» `CH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5)` `C_(6)H_(5)COOC_(2)H_(5)` `HCOOC_(2)H_(5)` None of these Answer :A