Esters with only one a hydrogen generally give poor yields in the Claisen condensation
Chapter 22, Problem PROBLEM 22-35(choose chapter or problem)
Esters with only one a hydrogen generally give poor yields in the Claisen condensation. Propose a mechanism for the Claisen condensation of ethyl isobutyrate, and explain why a poor yield is obtained.
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