Hydrocarbons Ques 46

46. Predict the correct intermediate and product in the following reaction :

[2017]

$H_3 C-C \equiv CH \xrightarrow[HgSO_4]{H_2 O, H_2 SO_4} \underset{(A)}{\text{ Intermediate }} \to \underset{\text{ (B) }}{\text{ product }}$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 46.(c)

Solution:

  1. (c) Hydration of alkynes give ketones.