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QJEEM21Ch9394: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Ch9394 Solution: Which one of the following carbonyl compounds cannot be…

Which one of the following carbonyl compounds cannot be prepared by addition of water on an alkyne in the presence of HgSO4 and H2SO4?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/526009f977b8306d9d41f3b76b820e992347f8f414cf81062deee8db19c7a14c.webp
  • B https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/bf3e17182182fc2dfde1e503274cdac6eb14131064d9e28d025f0b5e28cba09d.webp
  • C https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/c0a823275f73b43a86fc4c1882035ce370c19bfefc4f7767b41ec9478813bc7b.webp
  • D https://ik.imagekit.io/novatra/photos/80d6ec94ce17c8d03ba6398bfc88f63f84642d912f11620bfa04fbbfb8da070c.webp

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Reaction of HgSO4/dil. H2SO4 with alkyne result in addition of water as per Markownikoff’s rule.

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