Question: In contrast to the rapid reaction shown in Problem 23.40, ethyl acetoacetate requires a temperature over 150 ?C to undergo the same kind of cleavage

In contrast to the rapid reaction shown in Problem 23.40, ethyl acetoacetate requires a temperature over 150 ?C to undergo the same kind of cleavage reaction. How can you explain the difference in reactivity?

EtO2C CO2Et Na* "OEt Ethanol, 150 C 2 CH3CO2Et H H

EtO2C CO2Et Na* "OEt Ethanol, 150 C 2 CH3CO2Et H H

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