The reaction sequence is as follows:
$CH(COOK)=CH(COOK)_{(aq)}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{electrolysis}} X$ $\xrightarrow[Hg^{2+}]{dil. H_2SO_4} Y$; $Y$ is

  • A
    $CH_3-CH=O$
  • B
    $CH_3-CH_2-OH$
  • C
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH=O$
  • D
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-OH$

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${C_2}{H_2} \xrightarrow[{HgSO_4 / H_2SO_4, 60^{\circ}C}]{{H_2O}} X \rightleftharpoons CH_3CHO$

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The product $(B)$ of the reaction is:
$CH(CO_2H)=CH(CO_2H)$ $\xrightarrow[2 \ mole]{NaOH} (A)$ $\xrightarrow{\text{electrolysis}} (B)$

Reactant $P$ (an alkyne) gives products $Q$ (trans-alkene) or $R$ (cis-alkene).
The possible reagents are:
$(I) \ 2Na/liq. NH_3$
$(II) \ H_2/Pd/CaCO_3$ (quinoline)
$(III) \ 2H_2/Pd/C$
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the above conversion?

$CH_3-C \equiv C-O-CH_3 \xrightarrow{dil. H_2SO_4, HgSO_4} \text{major product}$

In which reaction is the final product $Ph-C \equiv CH$?

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