In the industrial Wacker process, alkenes are converted to carbonyl compounds using aqueous and . While propene yields acetone, what does ethene specifically yield?

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In the industrial Wacker process, alkenes are converted to carbonyl compounds using aqueous $PdCl_2$ and $CuCl_2/O_2$. While propene yields acetone, what does ethene specifically yield?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. The Wacker oxidation process converts ethene directly into acetaldehyde. All other higher homologue alkenes follow Markovnikov regioselectivity to yield ketones exclusively.

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