Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321937711
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 51P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A mechanism for the given reaction has to be proposed.

Concept Introduction:

 Hydrolysis of acetal:

 Hydrolysis of acetal gives back the corresponding alcohol and aldehyde from which the acetal has been formed. The hydrolysis takes place only in acidic conditions.

 General scheme:

 Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition), Chapter 12, Problem 51P , additional homework tip  1

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A mechanism for the given reaction has to be proposed.

Concept Introduction:

 Hydrolysis of acetal:

 Hydrolysis of acetal gives back the corresponding alcohol and aldehyde from which the acetal has been formed. The hydrolysis takes place only in acidic conditions.

 General scheme:

 Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition), Chapter 12, Problem 51P , additional homework tip  2

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