The intramolecular Claison Condensation (Dieckmann Cyclization) of the double ester, diethyl 3-methylheptandioate, gives a mixture of two β-keto esters.  What are their structures and why is a mixture formed?

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The intramolecular Claison Condensation (Dieckmann Cyclization) of the double ester, diethyl 3-methylheptandioate, gives a mixture of two β-keto esters.  What are their structures and why is a mixture formed?

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