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 secondary carbocation.
<p>This is a Multiple Choice Type Questions as classified in NCERT Exemplar</p><p><strong>Correct option: B</strong></p><p>CH<sub>3</sub>−CH<sub>2</sub>−C≡CH + H<sub>2</sub>O<picture><source srcset="" media=" (max-width: 500px)"><img src="https://images.shiksha.com/mediadata/images/1750766588phpH0awpq.jpeg" alt="" width="165" height="67" loading="lazy"></picture> CH<sub>3</sub>−CH<sub>2</sub>−CO−CH<sub>3</sub></p><p>Butan-2-one is produced when butyne is hydrated in the presence of <strong>Hg</strong> ions as a catalyst. The ketone is the product. After the triple bond is broken, the OH group attaches to the secondary carbocation.</p><p> </p>
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