A Compound with an -OH Group and an Ether-Like -OR

question 64

Multiple Choice

A compound with an -OH group and an ether-like -OR group bonded to the same carbon atom a(n)

• A)acetal.
• B)aldol.
• C)diol.
• D)hemiacetal.
• E)simple ether.

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