Hydrocarbons - Result Question 50
34. When propyne is treated with aqueous $H _2 SO _4$ in the presence of $HgSO _4$, the major product is
(1983,1 M)
(a) propanal
(b) propyl hydrogen sulphate
(c) acetone
(d) propanol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 34. $(c)$
Solution:
- Alkynes undergo Markownikoff’s addition of water in the presence of $H _2 SO _4 / HgSO _4$ :
BETA
