MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesCarbonyl Compounds-Introduction
The structure would be best classified as a(n)
A.Acetal
B.Hemiacetal✓ Correct
C.Hydrate
D.Cyanohydrin
Explanation
The compound given here is classified as hemiacetals.Hemiacetals are also known as hemiketals and these compounds with the general formula R’R”C(OH)OR.
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