Question

In the following reaction
Carbonyl compound + MeOH ←(HCI)→ acetal
Rate of the reaction is the highest for:
(A) Acetone as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amount
(B) Proponal as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amount
(C) Acetone as substrate and methanol in excess
(D) Propanal as substrate and methanol in excess

Answer 1

Answer:

In the following reaction

Carbonyl compound + MeOH ←(HCI)→ acetal

Rate of the reaction is the highest for:

(A) Acetone as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amount

(B) Proponal as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amount

(C) Acetone as substrate and methanol in excess

(D) Propanal as substrate and methanol in excess✓✓✓

Answer 2

Explanation:

D. Propanal as substrate and methanol in excess.....