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(a)
Interpretation:
The product formed when Propanal reacts with Methanol.
Concept Introduction:
Hemiacetal is a type of molecule which contains carbon bonded to one -OH group and one -OR group. It is basically a half acetal. A hemiacetal forms when one molecule of alcohol reacts with a carbonyl group of an
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(b)
Interpretation:
The product formed when Cyclopentanone reacts with Methanol.
Concept Introduction:
Hemiacetal is a type of molecule which contains carbon bonded to one -OH group and one -OR group. It is basically a half acetal. A hemiacetal forms when one molecule of alcohol reacts with a carbonyl group of an aldehyde or ketone.
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Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
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