engineering chemistry MCQ #541

The reaction of an aldehyde with an alcohol in the presence of dry HCl gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #541

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of an aldehyde with an alcohol in the presence of dry HCl gives

    • A) Acetal
    • B) Hemiacetal
    • C) Ketal
    • D) Hemiketal

    Answer: Acetal

    Explanation: Aldehydes react with alcohols in the presence of acid to form acetals, which are stable derivatives.