Addition of water to alkynes occurs in acidic medium and in the presence of Hg2+ ions as a catalyst. Which of the following products will be formed in addition to water to but-1-yne under these conditions?
This is a Multiple Choice Type Questions as classified in NCERT Exemplar
Correct option: B
CH3−CH2−C≡CH + H2O CH3−CH2−CO−CH3
Butan-2-one is produced when butyne is hydrated in the presence of Hg ions as a catalyst. The ketone is the product. After the triple bond is broken, the OH group attaches to the
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