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Propanone can be prepared from propyne by:

Correct answer: C. Boiling propyne with water in the presence of HgSO₄ and H₂SO₄

  • A. Passing a mixture of propyne and steam over a catalyst, magnesium at 420°C
  • B. Passing a mixture of propyne and ethanol over a catalyst, zinc chromate
  • C. Boiling propyne with water in the presence of HgSO₄ and H₂SO₄
  • D. Treating propyne with iodine and NaOH

Explanation

The correct option is C; the explanation is already given.

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