Chapter 14, Problem 14.50E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The equations that are necessary for the given conversion are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aldehydes and ketones contain carbonyl functional group in their parent chain and are obtained by the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols.

Acetal is an organic compound with general formula $\text{RHC}{\left(\text{OR'}\right)}_2$. The two alkoxy groups $\left(\text{OR'}\right)$ are bonded with terminal carbon atom and the $\text{R'}$ group can be same or different.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The equations that are necessary for the given conversion are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Ketones contain carbonyl functional group in their parent chain and are reduced to the secondary alcohols by the hydrogenation reaction that is addition of hydrogen in the presence of $\text{Pt}$ catalyst. The secondary alcohols on dehydration form alkene as the final product.