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Question
Identify the main product of the reaction:
\[\ce{H - C ≡ C - H + H - O ->[{40%} H2SO4][{1%} HgSO4]}\] _____.
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Solution
Alkynes react with water in the presence of 40% sulphuric acid and 1% mercuric sulphate to form aldehydes or ketones i.e. carbonyl compounds.
Notes
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