Which one of the following reactions can be used for the preparation of $β -$ hydroxy ester?

Perkin reaction

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Reformatsky reaction

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Aldol condensation

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Claisen condensation

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Solution

The correct option is B Reformatsky reaction
Reformatsky reaction can be used for the preparation of hydroxy ester. In this reaction, aldehydes (or ketones) are condensed with -halo esters in the presence of zinc metal.

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