Acetals Are Unstable in the Presence of an Aqueous Solution

question 135

Multiple Choice

Acetals are unstable in the presence of an aqueous solution of which of these?

• A)HCl
• B)NaOH
• C)KHCO₃
• D)Na₂CO₃
• E)NaCl

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