Ethoxide is used as the base in the condensation of ethyl acetate to avoid some unwanted side

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Ethoxide is used as the base in the condensation of ethyl acetate to avoid some unwanted side reactions. Show what side reactions would occur if the following bases were used.
(a) Sodium methoxide
(b) Sodium hydroxide
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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