25. Condensation Chemistry
Claisen Condensation
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Problem 22-34a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionEthoxide is used as the base in the condensation of ethyl acetate to avoid some unwanted side reactions. Show what side reactions would occur if the following bases were used.
(a) sodium methoxide
(b) sodium hydroxide
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