NEET2012ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Acetone is treated with excess of ethanol in the presence of hydrochloric acid. The product obtained is
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
When carbonyl compounds are treated with alcohol, they form hemiacetal (hemiketal and acetal/ketal.) Note: Formation of hemiketal is a nucleophilic addition reaction.