13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds
Protecting Alcohols from Organometallics
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceWhen are acetal protecting groups important in synthesis?
A
When a reaction is disfavored by entropy.
B
When a reaction is disfavored by enthalpy.
C
When the reaction temperature would otherwise be too high and the product might decompose.
D
When the reagent will react with an aldehyde or ketone instead of the desired functional group.
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