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Hydration of ethyne to ethanol takes place through the formation of

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Correct option: B

C{H_2} = CHOH

Option B (

C{H_2} = CHOH

) is correct because the hydration of ethyne initially forms vinyl alcohol (

C{H_2} = CHOH

), which then tautomerizes to acetaldehyde.

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