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

1. acetoacetic ester
2. methylacetoacetate
3. ethyl propionate
4. ethyl butyrate

Correct answer: acetoacetic ester

Solution

The self-condensation of ethyl acetate in the presence of a base like sodium ethoxide is a Claisen condensation reaction, which produces acetoacetic ester as the product.

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