Aldehydes Ketones Question 47

Question: The end product (C) in the following sequence of reactions is $ HC\equiv CH\xrightarrow[20(percent)H_2SO_4]{1(percent)HgSO_4}A\xrightarrow[H_2O]{CH_3MgX}B\xrightarrow{(O)}(C) $

Options:

A) acetic acid

B) isopropyi alcohol

C) acetone

D) ethanol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ HC\equiv CH\xrightarrow[20(percent)H_2SO_4]{1(percent)HgSO_4}\underset{[A]}{\mathop{CHOCH_3}}\xrightarrow[H_2O]{CH_3Mgx}\underset{[B]}{\mathop{CH_3CHOCH_3}}\xrightarrow{[O]}\underset{Acetone[C]}{\mathop{CH_3COCH_3}} $