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What is the major product when ethyne reacts with water in the presence of HgSOâ‚„ and dilute Hâ‚‚SOâ‚„ ?

Ethyne undergoes hydration in the presence of mercuric sulfate and sulfuric acid to form acetaldehyde via keto-enol tautomerism. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Chemistry topic covering principles and examples as per NCERT.

Which of the following methods is used for the industrial preparation of ethyne?

Ethyne is industrially prepared by treating calcium carbide with water. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII)Topic: Mole concept, atomic structure, chemical formulas like H₂O, CO₂, CH₃CH₂NH₂ and periodic trends.