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Self-condensation of two moles of ethyl ...

Self-condensation of two moles of ethyl acetate in presence of sodium ethoxide yields

A

Ethyl butyrate

B

Acetoacetic ester

C

Methyl acetoacetate

D

Ethyl proplonate

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