MCQ
Which of the following esters cannot undergo Claisen self condensation
  • A
    $C{H_3} - C{H_2} - C{H_2} - C{H_2} - COO{C_2}{H_5}$
  • ${C_6}{H_5}COO{C_2}{H_5}$
  • C
    ${C_6}{H_5}C{H_2}COO{C_2}{H_5}$
  • D
    ${C_6}{H_{11}}C{H_2}COO{C_2}{H_5}$

Answer

Correct option: B.
${C_6}{H_5}COO{C_2}{H_5}$
b
(b) Because it does not have $\alpha$-hydrogen atom.

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