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Interpretation:
Structure of the target compound should be drawn, when the starting alcohol molecule react with
Concept Introduction:
Acid Catalyzed Hydration Reaction: The reaction involves breaking of
Acetal formation: The acid catalysts is added to the reaction of an alcohol with an aldehyde or
A hemiacetal or a hemiketal: addition of alcohol to an aldehyde or ketone which produce hemi acetal.
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