NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
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.