KCET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
The general name of the compound formed by the reaction between aldehyde and alcohol is
- A acetal
- B glycol
- C acetate
- D ester
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(A) acetal
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The general name of the compound formed by the reaction between aldehyde and alcohol is acetal. e.g.


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