What are acetals and hemiacetals ?

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Acetal and hemiacetals are recognized as functional groups. Hemiacetal is an intermediate formed during the formation of acetal. The main difference between acetal and hemiacetal is that acetals contain two -OR groups whereas hemiacetals contain one -OR and one -OH group.

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A) On hydrolysis, lactose gives β-D-galactose and β-D-glucose

B) In lactose C₁ of β-D-galactose has acetal structure and C₁ of β-D-glucose has hemiacetal structure

C) In lactose molecule, β-D-galactose is a non-reducing unit and β-D-glucose is reducing unit

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