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In the following reaction carbonyl compound + MeOH acetal Rate of the reaction is the highest for : (1) Propanal as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amount (2) Propanal as substrate and methanol in excess (3) Acetone as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amound (4) Acetone as substrate and methanol in excess

Answer»

Correct option (2) Propanal as substrate and methanol in excess

Explanation:

Ketones < Aldehydes →Rate of NAR 

Only aldehydes are responsible for the function of acetals.



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