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The ethyl derivative of acetoacetic ester on basic-hydrolysis gives
Options
A Acetic acid
Correct Answer
B Acetic acid and propionic acid
C Propionic acid
D Acetic acid and n-butyric acid
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The ethyl derivative of acetoacetic ester (2-ethylacetoacetic ester) on basic hydrolysis and decarboxylation gives acetic acid (and a ketone). The β-keto acid decarboxylates to give a ketone.

Hint

What acid is formed from hydrolysis of ethyl-substituted acetoacetic ester?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1457 of 1999
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