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When acetylene is hydrated in the presen...

When acetylene is hydrated in the presence of 42% `H_2SO_4` containing mercuric sulphate at 330-370 K, the product obtained is

A

methyl chloride

B

chloride

C

formaldehyde

D

acetaldehyde

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D
`HC-=CH+H_2O underset(HgSO_4,330-370 K)overset(42% H_2SO_4)to underset"Acetaldehyde"(CH_3-CHO)`
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