There is only one alkyne that forms an aldehyde when it undergoes the mercuric-ion-catalyzed addition of water. Identify the alkyne.
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Step 1: The alkyne that forms an aldehyde when it undergoes the mercuric-ion-catalyzed addition of water must be a terminal alkyne, as only terminal alkynes can form aldehydes. Show more…
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