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Draw the condensation product that is expected when each of the following esters is treated with sodium ethoxide followed by acid workup.

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The condensation reaction proceeds via the following mechanistic steps: The ethoxide ion acts as the base and abstracts the aCH3 Et CH3 н.с CH3 CH3 Et Et H3C H3C Tetrahedral Inetrmediate Beta keto ester

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