Answer:
Draw the predominant product(s) of the following reactions including stereochemistry when it is appropriate.
CH3CH2 C C CH3 H2O/H2SO4/HgSO4
Explanation:
The given compound is: pent-2-yne.
When it reacts with water, in presence of sulphuric acid and mercuric sulphate then a ketone is formed as shown below:
This reaction is an example of nucleophilic attack of water on carbon carbon triple bond.
The general mechanism of the reaction is hsown below:
Pent-2-yne reacts with water and form 3-pentanone.
The reaction is shown below:
