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Terminal acetylenes are oxidised to methyl ketones by mercury(II) sulfate. Propyne gives acetone.

CH3–C≡C–H
  +  
H2O
  +  
HgSO4
  +  
H2SO4
         
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Propyne     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Mercury(II) sulfate     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Sulfuric acid     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Acetone     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Addition
Addition: Electrophilic
Hydration: Addition of water

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