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Question
The product (s) obtained via oxymercuration (HgSO4 + H2SO2) of 1-butyne would be :
Options
A.

B.CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - CH3
C.CH3 - CH2 - CHO + HCHO
D.CH3 - CH2 - COOH + HCOOH
Solution
CH3 - CH2 - C ≡ CH

because keto form is more stable than enol form.

because keto form is more stable than enol form.
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