Question
To prevent reduction of all functional groups, the aldehyde or ketone is first converted to ____, which serves as the protecting group, and the reaction can proceed.
Answer
To prevent reduction of all functional groups, the aldehyde or ketone is first converted to a nonreactive acetal or ketal, which serves as the protecting group, and the reaction can proceed.
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