Claisen Condensation Results in a â-Ketoester

question 20

True/False

Claisen condensation results in a â-ketoester.

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Definitions:

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the kidney nephron that functions in the reabsorption of water, sodium, and chloride and in the secretion of potassium and hydrogen ions.

Collecting Duct

The collecting duct is a tubular segment of the nephron in the kidney that processes urine through the reabsorption of water and solutes, playing a critical role in the regulation of body water and electrolyte balance.

Ketones

Organic compounds characterized by a carbonyl group attached to two carbon atoms, produced by the liver during the breakdown of fats for energy.

Diabetes Mellitus

A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce enough insulin or effectively use it.