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The product of hydroboration-oxidation of propyne is:

  1. A Acetaldehyde
  2. B Acetone
  3. C Acetic acid
  4. D Propionaldehyde Correct answer

Solution

Hydroboration-oxidation of terminal alkyne gives aldehyde (anti-Markovnikov addition of H₂O). Propyne → propanal (CH₃CH₂CHO).

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Hydrocarbons · Topic: Alkynes

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