Chapter 14, Problem 14.23E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Whether the compound is hemiacetal, hemiketal or neither is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The compound which is formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with an alcohol is known as hemiacetal. The compound which is formed by the reaction of a ketone with an alcohol is known as hemiketal.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Whether the compound is hemiacetal, hemiketal or neither is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The compound which is formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with an alcohol is known as hemiacetal. The compound which is formed by the reaction of a ketone with an alcohol is known as hemiketal.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Whether the compound is hemiacetal, hemiketal or neither is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The compound which is formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with an alcohol is known as hemiacetal. The compound which is formed by the reaction of a ketone with an alcohol is known as hemiketal.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

Whether the compound is hemiacetal, hemiketal or neither is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The compound which is formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with an alcohol is known as hemiacetal. The compound which is formed by the reaction of a ketone with an alcohol is known as hemiketal.