Which Pair of Compounds Can React to Form a Hemiacetal

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which pair of compounds can react to form a hemiacetal?

• A)CH₃CH₂CHO and CH₃CH₂OH
• B)CH₃COCH₃ and CH₃CH₂CHO
• C)CH₃CH₂CHO and CH₃COOH
• D)CH₃COCH₃ and CH₃COOH
• E)CH₃COOH and CH₃CH₂OH

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