The compound is obtained by Claisen condensation of?

Ethyl

- 2 -

methyl pentanoate

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Ethyl

- 5 -

methyl hexanoate

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Ethyl

- 4 -

methyl pentanoate

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E t h y l - 3, 3 - d i m e t h y l

butanoate

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Solution

The correct option is C Ethyl $- 4 -$ methyl pentanoate
Ethyl - $4$ - methyl pentonate
It undergoes claisen condensation to give above compound .The reaction takes place in Basic/Acidic medium in the presence of a base to give $β$ -keto ester compound.

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