HC≡CH Dil. H2SO4+Hg2+CH3CH=OWhich statement(s) is/are correct about the given reaction?

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C atom accepting the H is reduced, and the C atom forming a bond with OH is oxidised.

Carbanion is formed as intermediate

The average oxidation number of the two C atoms in each compound is same (-1)

The average oxidation number of the two C atoms in each compound is same (-2).The net effect is no change in average oxidation state.

answer is A.

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Average oxidation number of C atom = -1

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