Dieckmann cyclization of diethyl 3-methylheptanedioate gives a mixture of two -keto ester products what are their structures

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Dieckmann cyclization of diethyl 3-methylheptanedioate gives a mixture of two β-keto ester products what are their structures and why is a mixture formed?

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