Consider the list of alkyne addition reactions below, and select all those that involve an enol intermediate. A) Hydroboration/oxidation B) HgSO₄ catalyzed hydration in dilute H₂SO₄ C) Hydrohalogenation D) Both A and B E) Both A and C

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Both hydroboration/oxidation (A) and HgSO4-catalyzed hydration in dilute H2SO4 (B) involve the formation of an enol intermediate. Hydrohalogenation (C) does not involve an enol intermediate.

Consider the List of Alkyne Addition Reactions Below, and Select