Addition of water to alkynes occurs in acidic medium and in the...

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? Addition of water to alkynes occurs in acidic medium and in the presence of Hg^ 2+ ions as a catalyst. Which of the

Addition of water to alkynes occurs in acidic medium and in the presence of Hg^ 2+ ions as a catalyst. Which of the

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 $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{HCHO}$

Correct answer

B. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COCH}_3$

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