Aldehydes Ketones Question 92

Question: $ CH_3-CH_2-C\equiv CH\underset{H_2O}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{R}}} $ Butanone, R is

[BHU 2003]

Options:

A) $ H{g^{++}} $

B) $ KMnO_4 $

C) $ KClO_3 $

D) $ K_2Cr_2O_7 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

It is hydration of alkynes. $ CH_3-CH_2-C\equiv CH\underset{H_2O}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{H{g^{++}}}}}\underset{Butanone}{\mathop{CH_3-CH_2-\overset{O}{\mathop{\overset{||}{\mathop{C}}}}-CH_3}} $