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Addition of water to alkyness occurs in acidic medium and in the presence of `Hg^(2+)` ions as a catalyst. Which of the following products will be formed on additon of water to but-1-yne under these conditions?

A

`CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)C-H`

B

`CH_(3)-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)C-CH_(3)`

C

`CH_(3)-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)C-OH+CO_(2)`

D

`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)C-OH+H-overset(O)overset(||)C-H`

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The correct Answer is:
B
But-1 yne on reaction with water in presence of `Hg^(2+)` ions as a catalyst produces butan-2-one.
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  • Addition of water to alkynes occurs in acidic medium and in the presence of Hg^(2+) ions as a catalyst . Which of thefollowing products will be formed on addition of water to but -1- yne under these conditions

    A
    `CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)overset(O)overset(||)-C-H`
    B
    `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)C-CH_(2)`
    C
    `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)C-OH-CO_(2)`
    D
    `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)C-OH+H-overset(O)overset(||)C-H`

  • Which of the following ions will form most water soluble hydroxide ?

    A
    `K^(+)`
    B
    `Ni^(+ +)`
    C
    `Zn^(+ +)`
    D
    `Al^(+ + +)`

  • Which of the following acid is formed when SiF_(4) reacts with water ?

    A
    `SiF_(4)`
    B
    `H_(2)SiF_(4)`
    C
    `H_(2)SO_(4)`
    D
    `H_(2)SiF_(6)`

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