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NEET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
What is the intermediate compound formed when aldehydes react with...
What is the intermediate compound formed when aldehydes react with monohydric alcohol in the presence of dry hydrogen chloride?
Options
- AHemiacetals
- BAcetals
- CAlkoxy Alcohols
- DKetals
Correct answer
A. Hemiacetals
Step-by-step solution
When aldehydes react with monohydric alcohol in the presence of dry hydrogen chloride, they form hemiacetals as intermediate compounds.