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Interpretation:
The two possible products should be determined when the given cyclic acetal under hydrolysis conditions.
Concept Introduction:
Acetal: The molecule with two single bonded oxygen atoms are attached to the same carbon atom, it is called acetal.
Hydrolysis: This process in which a chemical compounds reacts with water, this is the type reaction that is used to break down several chemical molecules. (or)
Hydrolysis is
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