A Hemiacetal Is a Compound in Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

A hemiacetal is a compound in which:

• A) A hydroxy group and an alkoxy group are attached to the same carbon atom.
• B) A hydroxyl group and an alkoxy group are attached to adjacent carbon atoms.
• C) Two alkoxy groups are attached to the same carbon atom.
• D) Two alkoxy groups are attached to adjacent carbon atoms.

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Definitions:

NMR Data

Information obtained from nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, used to determine molecular structure and dynamics.

Quartet

A pattern of four peaks observed in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, typically arising from a hydrogen atom coupled with three equivalent hydrogens.

Doublet

A pair of closely spaced lines or signals observed in spectroscopy, indicating the splitting of a spectral line into two components.

NMR Data

Data derived from Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, utilized to identify the configuration of molecules.