
Interpretation:
To predict both products of Dieckmann cyclization when the given compound is treated with sodium ethoxide.
Concept introduction:
Dieckmann cyclization is a process where a carbon-carbon bond is formed when reaction occurs between two esters or one ester and carbonyl compound within the same molecule in presence of a strong base to form a cyclic β-keto ester or a cyclic β-diketone, respectively.
- Deprotonation of α carbon to form ester enolate
- Attach of enolate ion with the carbonyl of ester or
ketone (nucleophilic attack) - Loss of alkoxide ion to reform carbonyl
- Acidic workup
If the claisen condensation reaction takes place within the same molecule means a ring is formed. This is known as intramolecular claisen condensation (Dieckmann cyclization)
Please note the base considered for the reaction should have the same alkoxide group which is present in the ester of the starting material to avoid transesterification.

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