Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Aldehydes and ketones react with dihydric alcohols in the presence of dry \(\text{HCl}\) to form cyclic derivatives.
Step 2: Reaction
An alkanone (ketone) plus ethane-1,2-diol gives a five-membered ring with loss of water.
Step 3: Product name
The cyclic product from a ketone is called an ethylene glycol ketal.
Final Answer:
Alkanones form cyclic ketals with ethane-1,2-diol.
\[ \boxed{\text{(B) }\text{cyclic ketals}} \]