In the correct order,what are the three general steps in the mechanism of a Claisen reaction?
A)Enolate formation,elimination,nucleophilic addition
B)Enolate formation,nucleophilic addition,elimination
C)Elimination,enolate formation,nucleophilic addition
D)Nucleophilic addition,enolate formation,elimination

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The first step in a Claisen reaction is the formation of an enolate ion. This enolate ion then acts as a nucleophile, attacking the carbonyl carbon of the second reactant in a nucleophilic addition. The final step is elimination of the leaving group to form the desired product. Therefore, the correct order is enolate formation, nucleophilic addition, and elimination. Choice B correctly identifies this order.

In the Correct Order,what Are the Three General Steps in the Mechanism