The compound $X$ formed by the reaction of furfural $Y$ with ethanol is :

an aldol

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an acetal

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a ketal

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a hemiacetal

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Solution

The correct option is D a hemiacetal
Compound formed by the reaction of furfural with ethanol is a hemiacetal.

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