Draw the major organic product of the Claisen condensation of methyl cyclopentylacetate in the presence of sodium methoxide. You do not have to consider stereochemistry. • Assume the reaction is carried out with an acidic work-up. • Do not draw organic or inorganic by-products.

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Draw the major organic product of the Claisen condensation of methyl cyclopentylacetate in the
presence of sodium methoxide.
• You do not have to consider stereochemistry.
• Assume the reaction is carried out with an acidic work-up.
Do not draw organic or inorganic by-products.
Transcribed Image Text:Draw the major organic product of the Claisen condensation of methyl cyclopentylacetate in the presence of sodium methoxide. • You do not have to consider stereochemistry. • Assume the reaction is carried out with an acidic work-up. Do not draw organic or inorganic by-products.
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