Question

Acetals are _______.

• A. Aldehydes
• B. Ketones
• C. Diethers
• D. Hydroxy Aldehydes

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Diethers

The explanation for the correct answer.

(C) -Diethers

• An acetal is an organic molecule where two separate oxygen atoms are single bonded to a central carbon atom.

• Acetal is a synthetic polymer that can be homopolymerized or copolymerized.

The explanation for incorrect options.

(A) - Aldehydes

Aldehydes are members of a class of organic chemical compounds represented by the general structural formula $\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{CHO}$. R may be hydrogen or hydrocarbon radical-substituted or unsubstituted.

Example- methanal

${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{CHO}$

(B) - Ketones.

In ketones, the carbonyl group has 2 hydrocarbon groups attached to it.

These can be either the ones containing benzene rings or alkyl groups.

Ketones do not have a hydrogen atom attached to the carbonyl group.

Example- ${\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COCH}}_3$

(D) - Hydro Aldehydes

Hydroxy aldehydes are common compounds, with the class of carbohydrates being included in this type of compound.

Hence,the correct option is (C) i.e.,acetals are diethers.