Beta-keto esters can be prepared by treating the enolate of a ketone with diethyl carbonate. Draw a

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Beta-keto esters can be prepared by treating the enolate of a ketone with diethyl carbonate. Draw a plausible mechanism for this reaction.

OEt 1) LDA 2) Eto OEt 3) Н,о*

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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