Which of the following will not give Claisen condensation product?
A
(CH3)3CCOOEt
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B
H2C=CHCH2CH2COOEt
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C
C6H5CH2COOEt
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D
(CH3)2CHCH2COOEt
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Solution
The correct option is A(CH3)3CCOOEt
From mechanism it can be seen that, to perform Claisen condensation reaction reactant should have alpha hydrogen, here as reactant (CH3)3CCOOEt dont have any alpha H so it will not give this reaction.