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hemiacetal
acetal
neither
hemiacetal
acetal
neither
Step1: Recall hemiacetal and acetal definitions
A hemiacetal has a carbon atom bonded to an -OH group and an -OR group. An acetal has a carbon atom bonded to two -OR groups.
Step2: Analyze first compound
In the first structure, the carbon atom next to the -OH has an -OR group attached to it. So it is a hemiacetal.
Step3: Analyze second compound
In the second structure, the central carbon has two -OR groups attached to it. So it is an acetal.
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