Which of the Following Alkynes Will Produce a Single Product

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alkynes will produce a single product upon mercury(II) -catalyzed hydration?

• A)2-methyl-5-ethyl-3-heptyne
• B)3,3-dimethyl-1-heptyne
• C)3-hexyne
• D)2-hexyne
• E)Both 3,3-dimethyl-1-heptyne and 3-hexyne

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