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  4. An organic compound X with molecular formula C6H10 , when treated with HBr, forms a gem-dibromide. The compound X upon warming with HgSO4 and dil. H2SO4 , produces a ketone, which gives a positive iodoform test. The compound X is

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Q. An organic compound X with molecular formula $C_{6}H_{10}$ , when treated with $HBr$, forms a gem-dibromide. The compound X upon warming with $HgSO_{4}$ and dil. $H_{2}SO_{4}$ , produces a ketone, which gives a positive iodoform test. The compound $X$ is

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(Hydrobromination, Markownikoff 's product, which is a gem-dibromide).
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Acid catalysed hydration of alkyne gives ketone. In the case of terminal alkyne, the product is a methyl ketone, which gives haloform test
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