Chapter11: Organic Compounds: Alkanes
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Problem 11.3E
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What is the product of each of the following reactions?
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Aldehydes and ketones can be protected by using 1,2- diols in the form of a acetal.An aldehyde or ketone reacts with 1,2 diol to form a five-membered reaction .Whereas,1,3 diols reacts with aldehyde or ketone to give a six membered reaction.
a)part
Propan-2 -one reacts with 1,2 diol (the provided reactant) in presence of HCl to form a cyclic acetal.
Thus,the reaction is as follows:
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