Consider the Reaction Sequence Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 34

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction sequence below to answer the following question(s) .
-Refer to instructions. The starting material A in this reaction sequence is called a(n) _____.

• A) β-keto ester
• B) α-carboethoxy ketone
• C) malonic ester
• D) acetoacetic ester

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