Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.27P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structure of the product formed in the given reaction is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Aldehydes or ketones on reaction with two equivalents of alcohol form acetals. Acetal formation takes place in the presence of acids, commonly p-toluenesulfonicacid. This is a nucleophilic addition reaction. Conversion of aldehydes or ketones to acetals is a reversible reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structure of the product formed in the given reaction is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Aldehydes or ketones on reaction with two equivalents of alcohol form acetals. Acetal formation takes place in presence of acids, commonly p-toluenesulfonicacid. This is nucleophilic addition reaction. Conversion of aldehydes or ketones to acetals is a reversible reaction.

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