Why Is CH₃ONa Not Used in the Claisen Condensation of Ethyl

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why is CH₃ONa not used in the Claisen condensation of ethyl acetate?

• A)CH₃O^- is a weaker base than the CH₃CH₂O^- which is used.
• B)CH₃O^-Na⁺ is more difficult to prepare than CH₃CH₂O^-Na⁺.
• C)CH₃O^- would abstract a proton from the ethyl group of the ester.
• D)Use of CH₃O^-Na⁺ would result in transesterification.
• E)CH₃O^-Na⁺ can be used as well as CH₃CH₂O^-Na⁺.

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