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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.

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