MCQ
Which one of the following esters cannot undergo self Claisen condensation ?
  • A
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-COOC_2H_5$
  • $C_6H_5COOC_2H_5$
  • C
    $C_6H_{11}-CH_2-COOC_2H_5$
  • D
    $C_6H_5-CH_2COOC_2H_5$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$C_6H_5COOC_2H_5$
b
$C _6 H _5 COOC _2 H _5$ cannot undergo self Claisen condensation as it do not has hydrogen atom.

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