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`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)C-CH_(2)-COOC_(2)H_(5)underset((H_(2)O))overset(NaOH)to(A)`
The product (A) in above reaction is :

A

`CH_(3)`COOH

B

`C_(2) H_(5)` OH

C

`CH_(3)"COCH"_(3)`

D

`C_(2)H_(5)`CHO

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The correct Answer is:
C
Acetoacetic ester or ethyl acetoacetate on base hydrolysis yields 2-oxobutanoic acid which is a a-keto acid and hence undergoes decarboxylation easily on heating to give acetone and `CO_(2)`
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