How will you convert the following: (Give balanced equation)
Ethyne to methane

Explanation

To convert ethyne (C₂H₂) to methane (CH₄), we can follow a series of chemical reactions. Below is the step-by-step solution along with the balanced equations for each step:

### Step 1: Hydrolysis of Ethyne
Ethyne can be hydrolyzed in the presence of a catalyst (like mercury(II) sulfate) to form ethanol.

**Reaction:**
\[ \text{C}_2\text{H}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \xrightarrow{\text{HgSO}_4} \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH} \]

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