Predict the product C obtained in the following reaction of butyne-1. (CBSE AIPMT 2007) HI CH CH – C CH HCl B C -> ->

The following reaction takes place according to Markonikoff’s rule. According to Markownikoff’s rule, the negative part of the reagent goes to that carbon- carbon double bond which has less number of hydrogen atoms attached to it. Hence, the correct option is (d).