Question

Predict the correct intermediate and product in the following reaction :
$H_{3}C-C\equiv CH\underset{HgS{O}_4}{\overset{H_{2}O,H_{2}S{O}_4}{\to }}\underset{\text{(A)}}{\mathrm{Intermediate}}\to \underset{\text{(B)}}{\mathrm{product}}$

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Ketones are formed on hydration of alkynes.