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Draw the major product of this reaction. Ignore inorganic byproducts. Assume that the water side product is continuously removed to drive the reaction toward products. TsOH, CH3OH (2 equiv)

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Description: draw the major product of this reaction ignore inorganic byproducts assume that the water side product is continuously removed to drive the reaction toward products tsoh ch3oh 2 equiv 84354

          Draw the major product of this reaction. Ignore inorganic byproducts.
Assume that the water side product is continuously removed to drive the reaction toward products.
TsOH, CH3OH (2 equiv)

draw the major product of this reaction ignore inorganic byproducts assume that the water side product is continuously removed to drive the reaction toward products tsoh ch3oh 2 equiv 84354

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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12/04/2024

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The ketone reacts with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst (TsOH) to form an acetal. Since 2 equivalents of methanol are used, the ketone will be converted to a dimethyl acetal. The water formed in the reaction is removed to drive the reaction to Show more…

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Draw the major product of this reaction. Ignore inorganic byproducts. Assume that the water side product is continuously removed to drive the reaction toward products. TsOH, CH3OH (2 equiv)