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Reaction of benzaldehyde with 1,2-octanediol in benzene containing a small amount of p-tol...

Reaction of benzaldehyde with 1,2-octanediol in benzene containing a small amount of p-toluenesulfonic acid yields almost equal quantities of two products in a combined yield of 94%. Both products have the molecular formula C15H22O2. Suggest reasonable structures for these products.

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