Q16 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2023 (14 May Shift 2) · Chemistry

$\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_4+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \underset{\mathrm{Hg}^{2+} / H^*}{333 \mathrm{~K}}[\mathrm{X}] \stackrel{\text { Tautomerisation }}{\rightleftharpoons} Y$ $\mathrm{X}$ and $\mathrm{Y}$ are respectively

  • A
    unsaturated alcohol, aldehyde
  • B
    saturated alcohol, ketone
  • Correct answer
    C
    unsaturated alcohol, ketone
  • D
    saturated alcohol, aldehyde

Solution

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Here, $\mathrm{X}$ is unsaturated alcohol and $\mathrm{Y}$ is ketone.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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