Hydroxylation (hydration) of propyne in the presence of HgSO_4/H_2SO_4 is initiated by the attack of

JEE Main Chemistry question

Hydroxylation (hydration) of propyne in the presence of HgSO/HSO is initiated by the attack of

Answer: (C)

The Hg ion itself acts as the electrophile, coordinating to and activating the alkyne's

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