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Chapter 18.8, Problem 12P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The stepwise mechanism for the acid hydrolysis of benzaldehyde diethyl acetal is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Aldehydes and ketones contain carbonyl functional group in their parent chain and are obtained by the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols.

Acetal is an organic compound with general formula RHC(OR')2.

The two alkoxy groups (OR') are bonded with terminal carbon atom and the R' group can be same or different.

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