When propyne is treated with aqueous H2S...

When propyne is treated with aqueous `H_2SO_4` in the presence of `HgSO_4`. the major product is

A

Propanol

B

Propyl hydrogen sulphate

C

Acetone

D

Propanal

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The correct Answer is:

C

`CH_3 - C -= CH + H_2O underset(HgSO_4)overset(H_2SO_4)to CH_3-underset(OH)underset(|)C = CH_2 iff CH_3 - underset(O)underset(||)C-CH_3`

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