(Chemistry) Hydration of an alkyne.?

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(Chemistry) Hydration of an alkyne.?

Hydration of an alkyne, C6H10, gave two ketones in approximately equal amounts. Which of the following alkynes would be expected to give these results? (A) 1 -hexyne, (B) 2-hexyne, (C) 3-hexyne, (D) 3,3-dimethyl-1-butyne. Please explain your answer.

2007-03-15 15:16:50 · 2 answers · asked by TheAnswerIsNo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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In 2-hexyne, there is nothing really different about the two ends of the triple bond - there are no H atoms on either. So hydration can occur either way.

The same is true for 3-hexyne, but the two products are the same in this case.

2007-03-16 22:03:36 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hydration Of An Alkyne

2016-10-31 21:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋