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Which of the following molecules is an acetal

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#### Question
- **Context**: Organic Chemistry – Functional Groups and Reactions
- **Problem**: Identify specific functional groups and their reactivity.

#### Question 1
"Which of the following molecules is an **acetal**, as described above in #2?"

#### Diagram of Molecules (Left to Right)
1. **Structure 1**: A five-membered ring with a carbonyl group (C=O) on the top carbon.
2. **Structure 2**: A five-membered ring with a single oxygen atom incorporated in the ring (furan).
3. **Structure 3**: A five-membered ring with a carbonyl group and an ether linkage (cyclic acetal).
4. **Structure 4**: A five-membered ring with two oxygen atoms incorporated in the ring (dioxolane).
5. **Structure 5**: A five-membered ring with an adjacent hydroxyl group (OH) on the top right carbon.

#### Question 2
"Which of the following will be oxidized by **Tollens reagent** to an **acid**?"

#### Explanation
- Acetals are typically characterized by two ether linkages (–O–C–O–) adjacent to the same carbon, often found in cyclic forms.
- Tollens reagent is a mild oxidizing agent used to test for the presence of aldehydes. Aldehydes can be oxidized to carboxylic acids in the presence of Tollens reagent.

#### Analysis
- In the set of structures, identify the acetal based on ether linkages.
- Determine which structure contains an aldehyde group susceptible to oxidation by Tollens reagent.

This content aids in differentiating between functional groups and understanding specific reagent interactions in an organic chemistry context.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Text and Diagram Explanation for Educational Website #### Question - **Context**: Organic Chemistry – Functional Groups and Reactions - **Problem**: Identify specific functional groups and their reactivity. #### Question 1 "Which of the following molecules is an **acetal**, as described above in #2?" #### Diagram of Molecules (Left to Right) 1. **Structure 1**: A five-membered ring with a carbonyl group (C=O) on the top carbon. 2. **Structure 2**: A five-membered ring with a single oxygen atom incorporated in the ring (furan). 3. **Structure 3**: A five-membered ring with a carbonyl group and an ether linkage (cyclic acetal). 4. **Structure 4**: A five-membered ring with two oxygen atoms incorporated in the ring (dioxolane). 5. **Structure 5**: A five-membered ring with an adjacent hydroxyl group (OH) on the top right carbon. #### Question 2 "Which of the following will be oxidized by **Tollens reagent** to an **acid**?" #### Explanation - Acetals are typically characterized by two ether linkages (–O–C–O–) adjacent to the same carbon, often found in cyclic forms. - Tollens reagent is a mild oxidizing agent used to test for the presence of aldehydes. Aldehydes can be oxidized to carboxylic acids in the presence of Tollens reagent. #### Analysis - In the set of structures, identify the acetal based on ether linkages. - Determine which structure contains an aldehyde group susceptible to oxidation by Tollens reagent. This content aids in differentiating between functional groups and understanding specific reagent interactions in an organic chemistry context.
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