Which of the following product is formed when alcohol is added to acetaldehyde?
Correct answer: A. Acetal
- A. Acetal
- B. Ketal
- C. Carboxylic acid
- D. Alcohol
Explanation
The product formed when alcohol is added to acetaldehyde is acetal. Acetal is a type of organic compound that is formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with an alcohol. The reaction is called alcoholysis.The general reaction for the formation of an acetal is: RCHO + R'OH → ROR'CH2OHIn this reaction, RCHO represents an aldehyde, R'OH represents an alcohol, and ROR'CH2OH represents the acetal.Therefore, option a is correct.
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