ALDEHYDES, KETONES AND CARBOXYLIC ACID
28035
Which of the following esters cannot undergo Claisen self condensation
1 \(C{H_3} - C{H_2} - C{H_2} - C{H_2} - COO{C_2}{H_5}\)
2 \({C_6}{H_5}COO{C_2}{H_5}\)
3 \({C_6}{H_5}C{H_2}COO{C_2}{H_5}\)
4 \({C_6}{H_{11}}C{H_2}COO{C_2}{H_5}\)
Explanation:
(b) Because it does not have \(\alpha\)-hydrogen atom.