Hydrocarbons - Result Question 35

18. $2$-hexyne gives trans-$2$-hexene on treatment with

(2004, 1M)

(a) $Li / NH _3$

(b) $Pd / BaSO _4$

(c) $LiAlH _4$

(d) $Pt / H _2$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 18. (a)

Solution:

  1. Alkynes on treatment with alkali metals in liquid ammonia gives trans hydrogenation product:

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