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Chapter 24: Q.17. (page 962)

Question: What crossed Claisen product is formed from each pair of compounds?

a.

b.

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a.

b.

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Crossed Claisen reaction

The Claisen reaction taking place between two non-identical esters or an ester and a ketone is referred to as the Crossed Claisen reaction.

02

Example of Crossed Claisen reaction

The Claisen reaction between a ketone and an ester is represented below:

Crossed Claisen Reaction

03

Crossed Claisen products formed from each pair

Enolate is formed from the compound containing alpha hydrogen.

a. The reaction between the two esters is shown below.

Claisen reaction of a.

b. The reaction between the given ketone and the ester is represented below.

Claisen reaction of b.

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