How is alkyne converted to acetone?

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Adriaan Koster asked May 16, 2022

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How is alkyne converted to acetone?

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Propyne can be converted to the acetone when it is made to undergo the reaction with mercuric sulphate followed by hydrolysis and thus, resultant product, thus formed is acetone.

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