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Question 1

Which of the choices is a reactive starting material in the Claisen condensation?
◦ propanoic anhydride
◦ butanal
◦ 3-pentanone
◦ 1-propanol
◦ ethyl butanoate

Question 2

Why shouldn't CH3ONa be used for Claisen condensation of ethylbutanoate?
◦ Using CH3ONa will yield a transesterification product.
◦ Ammonium chloride would be required for the reaction to take place.
◦ The starting ester will undergo hydrolysis.
◦ There will be no reaction.
◦ The reaction will proceed too quickly.


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Marked as best answer by wqwpfwpoefnpwenf on Feb 17, 2022

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wqwpfwpoefnpwenf

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Reply 2 on: Feb 17, 2022
Great answer, keep it coming :)


alvinum

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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