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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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What is the functional group in an acetal?
Options
A R₂C(OH)OR
B R₂C(OR)₂
Correct Answer
C R₂C=N-OH
D R₂C=N-NH₂
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An acetal has two alkoxy groups (-OR) attached to the same carbon (R₂C(OR)₂), formed from an aldehyde and two equivalents of alcohol under acid catalysis.

Hint

Two OR groups on one carbon.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 672 of 1999
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