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Question
Diethyl malonate reacts with urea in the presence of sodium ethoxide to form
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Diethyl malonate reacts with urea in the presence of sodium ethoxide to form barbituric acid (malonylurea), a cyclic ureide.
Hint
What cyclic urea derivative is formed from diethyl malonate and urea?