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Addition of water to alkynes occurs in acidic medium and in the presence of $\mathrm{Hg}^{2+}$ ions as a catalyst. Which of the following products will be formed on addition of water to but-1-yne under these conditions?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsJIPMERJIPMER 2013
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CHO}$
  • B $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COCH}_3$
  • C $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{CO}_2$
  • D $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{HCHO}$
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COCH}_3$

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