Question:

But-1-yne on reaction with dil. \(H_2SO_4\) in presence of \(Hg^{2+}\) ions at 333 K gives :

Updated On: Mar 29, 2025
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

  • The reaction shown is the hydration of but-1-yne (a terminal alkyne) in the presence of dilute sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) and Hg²⁺ ions (mercuric ions).
  • In this reaction, but-1-yne undergoes Markovnikov's addition where the double bond of the alkyne reacts with water to form an aldehyde as the major product.
  • But-1-yne reacts with dilute H₂SO₄ and Hg²⁺ ions at 333 K to form butanal (CH₃CH₂CH₂CHO), which corresponds to option (A).

Thus, the product is butanal (CH₃CH₂CH₂CHO), making (A) the correct answer.

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