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In the sequence of reaction
C2H2H2SO4−−−HgSO4A[O]B The compound B is:

A
ethanoic acid
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propanone
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C
ethanol
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D
methanal
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Solution

The correct option is A ethanoic acid
In this reaction, first hydrolysis of ethyne takes place to form acetaldehyde which on further oxidation forms acetic acid as a product.
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