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CHM 102 Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature Objective Question
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What is the major product of the hydration of 1-butyne (CH3CH2C≡CH) with HgSO4/H2SO4?
Options
A 1-Butanol
B 2-Butanol
C Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone)
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D Butanal
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hydration of terminal alkynes gives methyl ketones via enol tautomerization. For 1-butyne, the product is butanone (CH3CH2COCH3).

Hint

Markovnikov addition of water gives an enol that tautomerizes to a ketone.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 198 of 1999
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