When 4-hydroxyhutanal is treated with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst, 2-mcthoxytctrahydrofuran is formed. Explain.

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When 4-hydroxyhutanal is treated with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst, 2-mcthoxytctrahydrofuran is formed. Explain.

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