NEET2017Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET 2017 Chemistry Alkynes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Predict the CORRECT intermediate and product in the following reaction. H₃C−C≡CH H₂O,H₂SO₄ HgSO₄ → Intermediate (A) Product (B)

A

B

C

D

Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The reaction is a hydration of alkyne leading to the formation of a ketone as the major product.
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