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Question
How are the following compound obtained from alkyne?
Acetaldehyde
Answer in Brief
Solution
Acetaldehyde: On passing acetylene through warm 40% H2 SO4 in the presence of 1% HgSO4, vinyl alcohol is obtained which tautomerises and forms acetaldehyde. It is a hydration reaction.
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