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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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2-Butyne undergoes catalytic hydrogenation in the presence of Lindlar's catalyst to give
Options
A 2-Butene
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B Butane
C 1-Butene
D 2-Methylpropene
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-Butyne (CH3-C≡C-CH3) with Lindlar's catalyst gives cis-2-butene (CH3-CH=CH-CH3). The hydrogenation is selective and stops at the cis-alkene.

Hint

What is the product of Lindlar reduction of 2-butyne?

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