Hemiacetals are
A)partial acetals that can be converted by a reduction reaction.
B)unstable compounds that convert to acetals in the presence of an alcohol and an acid.
C)semiacetals produced by alcohol subtraction from a ketone.
D)There is more than one correct response.

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Hemiacetals are unstable intermediates that can convert to acetals when reacted with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Hemiacetals Are