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Which of the following esters cannot give claisen Condensation in the presence of C2H5ONA

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  • The esters having active methylene group (- CH2 -), show Claisen Condensation reaction. 
  • As C6H5- COOC2H5 has no α-hydrogen atom or active methylene group, so it cannot undergo Claisen- Condensation reaction


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