Aldehydes and ketones were efficiently converted to the corresponding acetals by the reaction with ethylene glycol over hydrous zirconium oxide. The reaction could proceed under reflux condition or at room temperature. The compound, which was unstable in acid, was also acetalized by this catalyst.
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