Hydrocarbons 2 Question 20

20. $\mathrm{Ph}-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CH}_{3} \xrightarrow[\mathrm{H}^{+}]{\mathrm{Hg}^{2+}} A ; A$ is

(2003, 3M) (a)

(c)

(b)

(d)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 20. (c)

Solution:

  1. Reaction proceeds through carbocation intermediate :