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`HC-=CHoverset(Dil. H_2SO_4)underset(+Hg^(2+))rarrCH_3CH=0`
Which statement(s) is/are correct about the given reaction?

A

(a) C atom accepting the H is reduced, and the C atom forming a bond with OH is oxidised.

B

(b) Given reaction is a redox reaction.

C

(c) The average oxidation number of the two C atoms in each compound is same `(-1)`.

D

(d) The average oxidation number of the two C atoms in each compound is same `(-2)`. The net effect is no change in average oxidation state.

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To analyze the given reaction and determine which statements are correct, we will break down the reaction step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Reaction The reaction given is: \[ \text{HC≡CH} \overset{\text{Dil. } H_2SO_4}{\underset{+Hg^{2+}}{\rightarrow}} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \] This indicates that ethyne (HC≡CH) is reacting with dilute sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) in the presence of mercuric ions (Hg²⁺) to form ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH). ### Step 2: Mechanism of the Reaction 1. **Formation of Vinyl Alcohol**: - The ethyne undergoes hydration in the presence of H₂SO₄ and Hg²⁺, leading to the formation of vinyl alcohol (CH₂=CHOH). - This is an initial step where the triple bond is converted to a double bond with the addition of water. 2. **Tautomerization**: - Vinyl alcohol is unstable and quickly tautomerizes to form ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH). ### Step 3: Oxidation States To analyze the oxidation states: - In ethyne (HC≡CH), the carbon atoms are in the -1 oxidation state. - In ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH), the carbon atoms are in the -1 and 0 oxidation states. ### Step 4: Evaluate Statements 1. **Statement A**: "C atom accepting the H is reduced, C atom forming a bond with OH is oxidized." - This statement is correct. The carbon that accepts hydrogen (H) is reduced, and the carbon that forms a bond with hydroxyl (OH) is oxidized. 2. **Statement B**: "The given reaction is redox." - This statement is incorrect. Although there are changes in oxidation states, the overall reaction does not involve a transfer of electrons typical of redox reactions. 3. **Statement C**: "The average oxidation number of the two C atoms in each compound is the same, -1." - This statement is correct. The average oxidation state of carbon in both the reactant and product remains consistent. 4. **Statement D**: "The average oxidation number of 2 C atoms in each compound is the same, -2, then net effect is no change in average oxidation." - This statement is incorrect. The average oxidation state changes from -1 in ethyne to -1 and 0 in ethanol. ### Conclusion The correct statements regarding the reaction are: - Statement A is correct. - Statement C is correct. ### Final Answer The correct statements about the given reaction are A and C. ---
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