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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008471

How will you prepare acetaldehyde from acetylene?

Solution

Acetylene in the presence of 42% sulphuric acid followed by mercury sulphate produce acetaldehyde.
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