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Oxidation of Alkenes

Ethyne reacts...

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Ethyne reacts with water in presence of Mercuric sulphate and dilute sulphuric acid to give

A

Ethene

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B

Ethanal

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C

Ethane

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D

Ethanone

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Solution

The correct option is B
Ethanal

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