The compound shown below is the product of a Claisen condensation. Draw structural formulas for the reactants: ester and enolate ion. afhen • Assume all esters to be ethyl esters. • Do not include counter-ions, e.g., Nat, I, in your answer.

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The compound shown below is the product of a Claisen condensation. Draw structural formulas for the reactants:
ester and enolate ion.
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• Assume all esters to be ethyl esters.
Do not include counter-ions, e.g., Na*, I, in your answer.
• Draw the enolate ion in its carbanion form.
Draw one structure per sketcher. Add additional sketchers using the drop-down menu in the bottom right
corner.
• Separate multiple reactants using the + sign from the drop-down menu.
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Transcribed Image Text:The compound shown below is the product of a Claisen condensation. Draw structural formulas for the reactants: ester and enolate ion. off • Assume all esters to be ethyl esters. Do not include counter-ions, e.g., Na*, I, in your answer. • Draw the enolate ion in its carbanion form. Draw one structure per sketcher. Add additional sketchers using the drop-down menu in the bottom right corner. • Separate multiple reactants using the + sign from the drop-down menu. ✓
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