Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesMedium

Question

2CH3COOC2H5 CH3COOH2COOC2H5
The above reaction is known as :

Options

A.Clasisen condensation
B.perkin reaction
C.Schotten-Baumann reaction
D.Curtius reaction

Solution


Self condensation of ester takes place in presence of strong base such as C2H5O-. The reaction is know as Clarisse condensation.

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