Question

The product(s) via-oxymercuration (HgSO4 + H2SO4) of 1-butyne would be :

• A.
• B. CH3 – CH2 – CH2 – CHO
• C. CH3 – CH2 – CHO + HCHO
• D. CH3 – CH2 – COOH + HCOOH

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Answer 2

(1) CH3 – CH2 – C ŗ CH + H2O $\xrightarrow [ \text { Dil. } \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { SO } _ { 4 } ] { \mathrm { HgSO } _ { 4 } }$ (Because keto form is more stable than enol)