Chemistry · Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
In the hydration of an alkyne, when propynes react with dilute H2SO4 in the presence of Hg2+, it forms a major product X. When X reacts with CH3MgBr followed by hydrolysis, it gives Y. Identify X and Y respectively.
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- 1X = Propanal, Y = Butan-1-ol
- 2X = Acetone, Y = Butan-2-ol
- 3X = Acetone, Y = 2-Methylpropan-2-ol✓
- 4X = Propanal, Y = Butan-2-ol
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X = Acetone, Y = 2-Methylpropan-2-ol
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