Which Pair of Esters Is Most Likely to Provide a Useful

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which pair of esters is most likely to provide a useful Claisen synthesis?

• A) ethyl propanoate and ethyl ethanoate
• B) ethyl benzoate and ethyl methanoate
• C) ethyl ethanoate and ethyl oxalate
• D) ethyl nicotinate and diethyl phthalate

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