Which of the following statements is true of hemiacetals?
A) All hemiacetals are stable.
B) All hemiacetals are unstable.
C) Some cyclic hemiacetals are stable.
D) Hemiacetals have two OH groups bonded to the same carbon.

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Not all hemiacetals are stable, but some cyclic hemiacetals can be stable due to the formation of a stable ring structure. Hemiacetals have one OH group bonded to a carbon that is also bonded to an alkoxy (OR) or alkyl (R) group. Thus, statement D is incorrect.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Hemiacetals