Hydration of ethyne using dilute H₂SO₄ and HgSO₄ gives ____.
Correct answer D. ethanal
Explanation
Water adds across the triple bond to give the unstable enol CH₂=CHOH, which tautomerises to ethanal (CH₃CHO). Mercury(II) sulphate acts as the catalyst.
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