Which of the following involves in the preparation of ethyl acetoacetate?
A
Claisen condensation
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B
Reformatsky reaction
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C
Cannixaros reaction
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D
Witting reaction
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Solution
The correct option is C Claisen condensation Ethyl acetoacetate is prepared by the Claisen condensation. 2 moles of ethyl acetate condense in presence of sodium ethoxide followed by acid hydrolysis.