Exhibit 23-7 Consider the Reaction Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 13

Essay

Exhibit 23-7
Consider the reaction below to answer the following question(s):
Acetoacetic ester can be prepared by the Claisen self-condensation reaction of ethyl acetate.
-Refer to Exhibit 23-7.Write the complete stepwise mechanism for this reaction.Show all electron flow with arrows and draw all intermediate structures.

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