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ChemistryHydrocarbonsJEE Main

CH≡CH --HgSO₄, dil.H₂SO₄--> A --Dilute NaOH--> B. The compound B is

Answer: (A)

Solution

Markovnikov hydration of acetylene (HgSO₄/dil. H₂SO₄) gives acetaldehyde, CH₃CHO (A), via the enol intermediate.

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