It is an example of Claisen ester condensation. Proceed reverse from `( C)`.
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Seconf method : Let the structure of `(A)` be `RCH_2 COOEt`.
By comparing the structure of `(I)` with `( C), R = CH_3 -`
So structure of `(A) = MeCh_2 COOEt`.
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