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$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$ is reacted with $\mathrm{CH} \equiv \mathrm{CH}$ in presence of $\mathrm{Hg}^{+2}$, the product is :
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesJEE Main
Options:
  • A $\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{CH}_3 \\ & \text { | } \\ & \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{OOC}-\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2\end{aligned}$
  • B
  • C
  • D None of these
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The correct answer is:
Correct option is $\mathrm{3}$


$\mathrm{CH} \equiv \mathrm{CH}+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{Hg}_{g^{2+}}}$
This reaction is an example of addition reaction.

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