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The following is an example of a Johnson-Claisen reaction, which is a Claisen reaction variant. Provide the possible mechanism for the first step in the reaction.

Diagram of a Johnson-Claisen reaction mechanism with reactants and products.

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Stepwise mechanism of the Claisen rearrangement showing electron movement and intermediates.

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Detailed mechanism of the Claisen rearrangement with electron flow and structural changes.

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Another representation of the Claisen rearrangement mechanism illustrating electron shifts.

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Final step of the Claisen rearrangement mechanism showing product formation and electron movement.