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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:

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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