
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The products for the given reaction have to be found.
Concept Introduction:
Ketals:
Ketals are used to protect the carbonyl group of the
In the following example, the carbonyl group of the acetone has been protected as ketal by using ethylene glycol.
Example:
In acidic condition, a ketone reacts with two molecules of alcohol or a molecule of
General scheme:
(b)
Interpretation: The products for the given reaction have to be found.
Concept Introduction:
Acetals:
Acetals are used to protect the carbonyl group of the
In the following example, the carbonyl group of the acetaldehyde has been protected as acetal by using ethylene glycol.
In acidic condition, an aldehyde reacts with two molecules of alcohol or a molecule of diol to form acetal or cyclic acetal respectively.
General scheme:

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