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Ph—C=C—CH, undergoes Hg2+ / H+ to give?

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The reaction between alkynes and mercury ion in the presence of an acid leads to the formation of methyl groups.

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The reaction is an example of a nucleophilic addition reaction, where the mercury ion adds to the double bond, leading to the formation of the product.

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