Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780073511214
Author: Francis A Carey Dr., Robert M. Giuliano
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 18.8, Problem 10P
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Interpretation: The curved arrows to show the flow of electrons for steps 1-3 in the given mechanism 18.4 is to be used.

Concept introduction: Aldehydes and ketones contain carbonyl (C=O) 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 RHC(OR')2. The two alkoxy groups (OR') are bonded with terminal carbon atom and the R' group can be same or different.

Ketal is an organic compound with general formula R2C(OR')2. The two alkoxy groups (OR') are bonded with same carbon atom in between the chain. The R' and R groups can be same or different.

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