ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Author: SMITH
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Chapter 22.6, Problem 19P
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Interpretation: The two different crossed Claisen reactions that form avobenzone are to be shown.

Concept Introduction: In crossed claisen condensation reaction, the base abstracts the acidic proton from α carbon atom of an ester to form enolate. This enolate reacts with carbonyl compound of other ester that leads to the formation of a β-ketoester. The crossed Claisen condensation always takes place between the two different carbonyl compounds.

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