Multiple Choice
Why are mercuric ions needed during the hydration of alkynes?
A) They catalyze the reaction by reacting with the alkyne and making it more nucleophilic.
B) They catalyze the reaction by reacting with the alkyne and making it more electrophilic.
C) They make alkynes more soluble in water.
D) They increase the rate of addition reaction.
E) B and D
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