Then use the flow chart in question #14 of the tutor to identify the compound as a hemiacetal.
Then use the flow chart in question #14 of the tutor to identify the compound as an acetal.
| Self Test Answers |
| 3a) The first step is to draw the compound out in a more "user
friendly" format. Remember, each carbon must have 4 bonds to it.
Then use the flow chart in question #14 of the tutor to identify the compound as a hemiacetal. |
| 3b) Once again, remember that each carbon atom must have 4 bonds
attached to it; any "missing" bonds implies that a hydrogen atom occupies
that bond.
Then use the flow chart in question #14 of the tutor to identify the compound as an acetal. |