Why Are Mercuric Ions Needed During the Hydration of Alkynes

question 75

Multiple Choice

Why are mercuric ions needed during the hydration of alkynes?

• A)They catalyze the reaction by reacting with the alkyne and making it more nucleophilic.
• B)They catalyze the reaction by reacting with the alkyne and making it more electrophilic.
• C)They make alkynes more soluble in water.
• D)They increase the rate of addition reaction.
• E)B and D

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