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Draw the mechanism for the first step in the reaction of resorcinol with ethyl acetoacetate including all proper electron pushing arrows. Use the back of this page for space as needed.

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Answer:

Attached below is the required diagram .

Step-by-step explanation:

During the reaction of resorcinol and ethyl acetoacetate there is the production of a transesterification product, and this transesterification product is produced in other to increase the electrophicilty of the carbonyl center.

Attached below is the required diagram .

Draw the mechanism for the first step in the reaction of resorcinol with ethyl acetoacetate-example-1
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