Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
CH3CH2C≡CH−>[R] butanone −2.R is
A
Hg++/dil⋅H2SO4
B
KMnO4
C
KClO3
D
K2Cr2O7
Answer
Hg++/dil⋅H2SO4
Explanation
Solution
Alkyne change to ketone upon hydrolysis in presence of mercury salt.
CH3CH2C≡CH−>[H.OH][Hg2+/H2SO4] butanone-2 CH3CH2COCH3