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The preparation of ethyl acetoacetate involves

1. Wittig reaction
2. Cannizzaro’s reaction
3. Reformatsky reaction
4. Claisen condensation

Correct answer: Claisen condensation

Solution

Ethyl acetoacetate is prepared via Claisen condensation, which involves the reaction of two ester molecules in the presence of a strong base to form a β-keto ester.

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