Quiz - Ester Enolates, Claisen Condensation | Ester Enolates and the Claisen Condensation

Organic Chemistry 3 - Quiz - Ester Enolates, Claisen Condensation

1

Which of the following compounds is the most acidic?

2

What is the first step of a Claisen condensation?

First step of a Claisen condensation: ester enolate formation

3

What is the product of the Claisen reaction between an ester and a ketone?

4

What are the products of 3-ketoacid decarboxylation?

3-Ketoacids decarboxylation:

5

What is the product of the malonic ester synthesis?

Malonic ester synthesis:

6

Which of the following reagents reacts like β-Diesters during a Michael addition?