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The addition of water to propyne in the presence of `HgSO_4- H_2SO_4` produces

A

`CH_(3)CH=CHOH`

B

`CH_(3)COCH_(3)`

C

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH`

D

`CH_(3)CHO`

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The correct Answer is:
B
The product is `CH_(3)underset(OH)underset(|)(C)=CH_(2)` which rearranges to `CH_(3)COCH_(3)`.
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