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Why CH3C≡CH + H2O in the presence of dil. H2SO4/ HgSO4 AT 343 K gives acetone (CH3COCH3) AND NOT PROPANAL (CH3CH2CHO) ??? EXPLAIN PLS.

Aditi Bhatnagar , 14 Years ago
Grade 12th Pass
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Surya Narain

Markovnikov"s Product is formed during the addition which leads to the formation of CH3COH=CH2 
But this compound undergoes TAUTOMERISATION to form the more stable Keto form or namely Acetone...

Propanal is not formed in the addition of water  

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