Acetylene, on reacting with formaldehyde under high pressure, gives
Options
(a) propanol
(b) propyl alcohol
(c) allyl aldehyde
(d) butyndiol
Correct Answer:
butyndiol
Explanation:
HC ≡ CH + HCHO (Acetylene) → HC ≡ C – CH₂OH (Formaldehyde)
HC ≡ C – CH₂OH + H – C = O → HOCH₂C ≡ CCH₂OH ( But – 2- yn-1,4-diol)
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C2H2+2HCOH=OHCH2CCCH2OH