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When acetylene is passed into methanol at 160-200°C in the presence of a small amount of potassium methoxide under pressure, the following is formed:

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Acetylene undergoes nucleophilic addition with methanol in the presence of a base to form methyl vinyl ether.
Updated On: Jan 12, 2026
  • Polyvinyl alcohol
  • Divinyl ether
  • Dimethyl ether
  • Methyl vinyl ether
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The reaction between acetylene and methanol under these conditions forms methyl vinyl ether through an addition reaction.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Methyl vinyl ether}} \]
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