The catalyst used in the addition of acetic acid to acetylene is :

H g^{2 +} / H_{2} S O_{4}

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C u^{+}

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C N^{-}

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P d - B a S O_{4} / Q u i n o l i n e

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Solution

The correct option is C $H g^{2 +} / H_{2} S O_{4}$
Acetylene combines with acetic acid in presence of $H g^{2 +}$ at 160 degree temp. it forms vinyl acetate and then ethylidene acetate.

Option A is correct.

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