What type of functional group is created when ethyl acetoacetate reacts with a s

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What type of functional group is created when ethyl acetoacetate reacts with a strong base, then a

primary alkyl halide, followed by dilute acid and heat?

A. Methyl ketone

B. Carboxylic acid

C. Enamine

D. Enol

What type of reaction occurs when an enolate attacks an aldehyde?

A. Aldol condensation

B. Claisen condensation

C. Dieckmann condensation

D. Michael addition

Which term best describes the addition product in the aldol condensation reaction?

A. Enol

B. Beta-hydroxyketone

C. Alpha,Beta-unsaturated aldehyde

D. Enolate

Under what conditions are crossed aldol condensation reactions useful?

A. Crossed aldol condensation reactions are useful under any conditions

B. When one ?-hydrogen is particularly susceptible to being removed

C. When only one of the substrates has an ?-hydrogen to remove

D. Both B and C

Explanation / Answer

1.A. Methyl ketone

2.A. Aldol condensation

3.C. Alpha,Beta-unsaturated aldehyde

4.D. Both B and C

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