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Cyclic ketals are prepared from ketone b...

Cyclic ketals are prepared from ketone by the action of

A

Ethyl alcohol

B

Ethylene glycol

C

Ethyl ether

D

Glycerol

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The correct Answer is:
B
Ethylene glycol reacts with ketones and form cyclic ketals.
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