How will you bring out the following conversions ?
Ethyne to methane

Explanation

To convert ethyne (C2H2) to methane (CH4), we can follow a series of chemical reactions. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the conversion:

### Step 1: Acidic Hydrolysis of Ethyne
1. **React Ethyne with Water (H2O)** in the presence of **Mercury(II) Sulfate (HgSO4)** and **Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)**.
- This reaction involves the addition of water across the triple bond of ethyne, leading to the formation of an intermediate compound.
- The reaction can be represented as:
\[
\text{C}_2\text{H}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \xrightarrow{\text{HgSO}_4, \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4} \text{CH}_3\text{CHO}
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