What reaction conditions are needed to cause formation of an acetal from the same reactants that form hemiacetals?
A)high temperature
B)excess aldehyde or ketone as reactant
C)limited amount of alcohol as reactant
D)metallic catalyst
E)acid catalyst

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The formation of an acetal from the same reactants that form hemiacetals requires the use of an acid catalyst, which promotes the dehydration of the hemiacetal to form the acetal. The other options (A, B, C, and D) do not favor the formation of an acetal over a hemiacetal.

What Reaction Conditions Are Needed to Cause Formation of an Acetal