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What are X and Y respectively in the following reaction sequence? (G = ethanol, dil. = dilute HCl)
What are X and Y respectively in the following reaction sequence? (G = ethanol, dil. = dilute HCl)
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Aldehydes form acetals with alcohols in acidic medium, which hydrolyze back to aldehydes on treatment with dilute acid.
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The aldehyde group reacts with ethanol in the presence of acid to form an acetal (X). On hydrolysis with dilute acid, the acetal reverts back to the aldehyde (Y).
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