NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
What is the name of the intermediate compound formed when aldehydes react with monohydric alcohol in the presence of dry hydrogen chloride?
Options
- AAlkoxyalcohol
- BHemiacetal
- CAcetal
- DKetone
Correct answer
B. Hemiacetal
Step-by-step solution
The intermediate compound formed when aldehydes react with monohydric alcohol in the presence of dry hydrogen chloride is known as hemiacetal.