MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryHydrocarbonsPhysical & Chemical Properties of Alkynes

Choose the reagent to carry out the reaction.

A.H2 + Lindlar catalyst✓ Correct

B.Li + NH3

C.Conc. H2SO4

D.H2O + H+

Explanation

This reaction is the hydrogenation type of reaction that is also more specific that the product formed in the reaction is the cis product. Lindlar’s catalyst always gives a cis product. The following reaction is shown below: Hence, the correct option is (a).

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