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When propyne reacts with aqueous `H_(2)SO_(4)` in the presence of `HgSO_(4)`, the major product is

A

Propanal

B

Propyl hydrogen sulphate

C

Acetone

D

Propanol

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The correct Answer is:
C
`underset("Propyne")(CH_3-C)-=CH+H_2O overset(40%H_2SO_4)underset(1%HgSO_4)rarr`
`underset("(Enol)")(CH_3-underset(OH)underset(|)C=CH_2)overset("rearrangment")underset("tautomerise")rarr CH_3-underset("(Keto)")underset("Acetone"CH_(3))underset(O)underset(||)C-CH_3`
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