Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Acetals are
A
ketones
B
diethers
C
aldehyde
D
hydroxy aldehydes
Answer
hydroxy aldehydes
Explanation
Solution
Aldehydes and ketones condense with alcohol to give acetal and ketals respectively, e.g.,
$CH_3CHO + 2C_2H_5OH \xrightarrow[-H_2O]{} CH_3CH \bigg