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Acetals are _______.


A

Aldehydes

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Ketones

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C

Diethers

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D

Hydroxy Aldehydes

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Solution

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 R-CHO. R may be hydrogen or hydrocarbon radical-substituted or unsubstituted.

Example- methanal

CH3CHO

(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- CH3COCH3

(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.


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