Carboxylic Acids Question 138
If the enolate ion combines with carbonyl group of ester, we get an β-hydroxy ester
[DPMT 2005]
Options:
A) Aldol
B) $ \alpha ,\beta $ -unsaturated ester
C) $ \beta $ -keto aldehyde
D) Acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Reaction can be explained as follows.
 BETA
  BETA 
             
             
           
           
           
          