Carboxylic Acids Question 46
Question: Which of the following esters cannot undergo Claisen self condensation
[CBSE PMT 1998]
Options:
A) $ CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-COOC_2H_5 $
B) $ C_6H_5COOC_2H_5 $
C) $ C_6H_5CH_2COOC_2H_5 $
D) $ C_6H _{11}CH_2COOC_2H_5 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Because it does not have a-hydrogen atom.