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Choose the most appropriate reagent(s) for producing the β-ketoester intermediate by alkylation of ethyl acetoacetate with 1-bromopropane.

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Below is the reaction between Ethyl Acetoacetate and 1-Bromopropane in the presence of Base. The intermediate formed (Beta-Ketoester) is shown in RED.
Choose the most appropriate reagent(s) for producing the β-ketoester intermediate-example-1
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