Question

propyne react with water in presence of H2so4 /Hgso4 &forms
a acetaldehyde
b acetone
c I propanol
d 2-propanol ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

When propyne is treated with dilute sulphuric acid in presence of mercury II sulphate, the major product is acetone. A molecule of water is added to C=C double bond to from an enol which tautomerizes to keto form