Question

What are A and B in the following reactions? \[ C_3H_4 \xrightarrow[A]{H_2O} X \] \[ (CH_3)_2CHOH \xrightarrow[B]{} X \]

• A. $H^+,273K;\ Cu/573K$
• B. $H^+,273K;\ CrO_3$
• C. $Hg^{2+}/H^+,333K;\ PCl_3$
• D. $Hg^{2+}/H^+,333K;\ Cu/573K$

Hint:

Terminal alkyne hydration: \[ RC\equiv CH \rightarrow Ketone \] in presence of \[ Hg^{2+}/H^+ \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D