Question:
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+ 2$CH_3OH$ $\rightleftharpoons$ P
Product 'P' is .
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B
C
D
Answer
Option 2
Explanation
Solution
Cyclohexanone reacts with 2 equivalents of methanol under acid catalysis to form a cyclic acetal. In this process, the carbonyl group (C=O) is converted to a geminal acetal where both –OCH₃ groups are attached on the same carbon atom.
Cyclohexanone + 2 CH₃OH → geminal dimethoxy compound (acetal formation) where both methoxy groups are attached to the same carbon originally part of the carbonyl.
