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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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What is a hemiacetal?
Options
A R₂C(OH)OR
Correct Answer
B R₂C(OR)₂
C R₂C=N-OH
D R₂C=N-NH₂
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A hemiacetal has both an -OH and an -OR group on the same carbon, formed from the addition of one alcohol molecule to an aldehyde.

Hint

Half-acetal, one OH and one OR.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 646 of 1999
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