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Chemistry of Hydrocarbons Hydration of Alkynes

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Ethyne on hydration in the presence of HgSO₄/H₂SO₄ ultimately gives:

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Correct Answer: B) Ethanal

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Ethyne first forms vinyl alcohol, which rapidly tautomerizes to ethanal.

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