MCQ
Given the best condition for this transformation:
  • $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}, \mathrm{H}^{+}($cat$.),$ heat
  • B
    $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{H}^{+}($cat$.),$ heat
     
  • C
    $Mg ,$ ether, $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}$
     
  • D
    $\mathrm{SOCl}_2, \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}, \mathrm{H}^{+}($cat$.),$ heat
Aldehydes when reacted with alcohols in acidic medium, hemiacetals and acetals are formed. This process is reversible in acidic medium.

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