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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedHard2 minPYQ_2012
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Acetone is treated with excess of ethanol in the presence of hydrochloric acid. The product obtained isNEET 2012 (Screening)

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Answer:
D
Solution:

When carbonyl compounds are treated with alcohol, they form hemiacetal (hemiketal and acetal/ketal.)
Note: Formation of hemiketal is a nucleophilic addition reaction.

Stream:NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2012

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