Instructions: Consider the Reaction Sequence Below to Answer the Following

question 43

Multiple Choice

Instructions: 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)b-keto ester
• B)a-carboethoxy ketone
• C)malonic ester
• D)acetoacetic ester

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