In contrast to the reaction with dilute alkali (Section 18.6), when concentrated
Chapter 19, Problem 19.29(choose chapter or problem)
In contrast to the reaction with dilute alkali (Section 18.6), when concentrated solutions of NaOH are used, acetoacetic esters undergo cleavage as shown below. O OEt O R O O O O R EtOH HO Provide a mechanistic explanation for this outcome
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