Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesHard
Question
CH3CO2C2H5 on reaction with soddium ethoxide in ethanol gives A, which on heating in the presence of acid gives B. Compound B is :
Options
A.CH3COCH2COOH
B.CH3COCH3
C.
D.
Solution
CH3COOC2H5 + 
CH3COOC2H5 + CH3
CH2 - COOC2H5
(A)
(B)
β - keto acids, on heating undergo decarboxylation.
CH3COOC2H5 + CH3
CH2 - COOC2H5(A)
(B)
β - keto acids, on heating undergo decarboxylation.
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