The Compound Shown Below Can Form a Hemiacetal by Reacting

question 24

Multiple Choice

The compound shown below can form a hemiacetal by reacting with itself in solution. What is the structure of this hemiacetal?

• A)I
• B)II
• C)III
• D)IV

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