AIPMT PRELIMS2012Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Chemistry Carbonyl Compounds MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Acetone is treated with excess of ethanol in the presence of hydrochloric acid. The product obtained is:
A

B

C

D

Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The reaction is an acetal formation where acetone reacts with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst to form an acetal.
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