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The compound X on reaction with `HgSO_4+H_2SO_4` gives Y which one oxidation gives acetic acid. X isA. `C_2H_2`B. `C_2H_4`C. `C_3H_4`D. `C_4H_6`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`underset"Ethyne"(CH-=CH)+H_2O underset(H_2SO_4)overset(HgSO_4)to underset"Vinyl alcohol"(CH_2=CH-OH)overset(KMnO_4)to CH_3CHO overset"oxidation"to underset"Acetic acid"(CH_3COOH)`


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