In the mixed Claisen reaction of cyclopentanone with ethyl formate, a much higher yield

Chapter 23, Problem 23

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In the mixed Claisen reaction of cyclopentanone with ethyl formate, a much higher yield of the desired product is obtained by irst mixing the two carbonyl components and then adding base, rather than by irst mixing base with cyclopentanone and then adding ethyl formate. Explain.

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