What new compound will be formed when gaseous HCl is introduced to a solution of propanal in methanol?

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What new compound will be formed when gaseous HCl is introduced to a solution of propanal in methanol?

a. CH3CH2CO2CH3
b. CH3CH2CO2H
c. CH3CH2CH(OH)OCH3
d. CH3CH2CH(OCH3)2

2007-08-12 08:00:39 · 3 answers · asked by dave b 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The reaction is called an acetal formation which in the presence of dry or gaseous HCL(catalyst) in the given aldehyde and alcohol solution will give an acetal. Therefore the answer is d (1,1-dimethoxypropane).

2007-08-12 08:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by Nathaniel MFlorentino 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Compound C. The alcohol will add to the aldehyde under these conditions. It will certainly not produce an ester!

2007-08-12 08:14:26 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

none its E

2007-08-12 08:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by TINA 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋