Hydrocarbons Question 208
Question: The compound X on reaction with $ HgSO_4+H_2SO_4 $ gives Y which on oxidation gives acetic acid. X is [MP PMT 1999]
Options:
A) $ C_2H_2 $
B) $ C_2H_4 $
C) $ C_3H_4 $
D) $ C_4H_6 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ \underset{Ethyne}{\mathop{CH\equiv CH}}+H_2O\underset{H_2SO_4}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{HgSO_4}}}\underset{Vinylalcohol}{\mathop{CH_2=CH-OH}}\xrightarrow{KMnO_4} $
$ CH_3CHO\xrightarrow{Oxidation}\underset{Aceticacid}{\mathop{CH_3COOH}} $
BETA
