Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes
Aldehydes form gem-dialkoxy compound when they are reacted with:
A
one equivalent of monohydric alcohol in the presence of dry hydrogen chloride
B
two equivalent of monohydric alcohol in the presence of dry hydrogen chloride
C
ethylene glycol in the presence of dry hydrogen chloride
D
hydrogen cyanide in the presence of sodium hydroxide
Answer
two equivalent of monohydric alcohol in the presence of dry hydrogen chloride
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : two equivalent of monohydric alcohol in the presence of dry hydrogen chloride