Q96 / 200 · NEET 2012 (Screening) · Chemistry

Acetone is treated with excess of ethanol in the presence of hydrochloric acid. The product obtained is

A
B
C
Correct 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.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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