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Confusion between Claisen Condensation andvs. Trans Esterification-Esterification

In the Claisen Condensation processcondensation, the RO-an alkoxide $\ce{RO-}$ acts as a base. However, in trans esterification,R'O-esterification, an alkoxide $\ce{R'O-}$ attacks the estercarbonyl carbon of R-OO-CH3an ester as a nucleophile. Is it sothis because ofa different 'R' group is used in trans esterification-esterification? Please explain.

Confusion between Claisen Condensation and Trans Esterification

In Claisen Condensation process, the RO- acts as a base. However, in trans esterification,R'O- attacks the ester of R-OO-CH3 as a nucleophile. Is it so because of different 'R' in trans esterification? Please explain.

Claisen Condensation vs. Trans-Esterification

In the Claisen condensation, an alkoxide $\ce{RO-}$ acts as a base. However, in trans-esterification, an alkoxide $\ce{R'O-}$ attacks the carbonyl carbon of an ester as a nucleophile. Is this because a different 'R' group is used in trans-esterification?

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In Claisen Condensation process, the RO- acts as a nucleophilebase. However, in trans esterification,R'O- attacks the ester of R-OO-CH3 as a nucleophile. Is it so because of different 'R' in trans esterification? Please explain.

In Claisen Condensation process, the RO- acts as a nucleophile. However, in trans esterification,R'O- attacks the ester of R-OO-CH3 as a nucleophile. Is it so because of different 'R' in trans esterification? Please explain.

In Claisen Condensation process, the RO- acts as a base. However, in trans esterification,R'O- attacks the ester of R-OO-CH3 as a nucleophile. Is it so because of different 'R' in trans esterification? Please explain.

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Confusion between Claisen Condensation and Trans Esterification

In Claisen Condensation process, the RO- acts as a nucleophile. However, in trans esterification,R'O- attacks the ester of R-OO-CH3 as a nucleophile. Is it so because of different 'R' in trans esterification? Please explain.