identity-the-only-alkyne-that-could-produce-an-aldehyde-in-a-mercuric-ion-cataly

Question

Acid-catalyzed hydration of alkynes in the presence of HgSO₄ produces ketones as products. Identify one possible alkyne which deviates from this rule and produces an aldehyde instead.

Accepted Answer

acetylene

Answer

2-butyne

Answer

propyne

Answer

2-pentyne

Acid-catalyzed hydration of alkynes in the presence of HgSO4 produces ketones as products. Identify one possible alkyne which deviates from this rule and produces an aldehyde instead.

Acid-catalyzed hydration of alkynes in the presence of HgSO₄ produces ketones as products. Identify one possible alkyne which deviates from this rule and produces an aldehyde instead.