This video demonstrates how acetals are used as protecting groups. Thioacetals are similar to acetals, but form from the reaction of an aldehyde with a thiol (not an alcohol). [8:24]

Concepts

aldehydes, ketones, functional groups

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khan academy:, alcohol

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional