Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers · Acetylation of hydroxyl groups
A hydroxy compound (X) with molar mass 122 g mol is acetylated with acetic anhydride, using a large excess of the reagent ensuring complete acetylation of all hydroxyl groups. The product obtained has a molar mass of 290 g mol. The number of hydroxyl groups present in compound (X) is :
- (1)3
- (2)5
- (3)2
- (4)4
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