Carboxylic Acids Question 138

Question: If the enolate ion combines with carbonyl group of ester, we get

[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