NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the name of the catalyst used in the partial reduction of alkynes to form alkenes with cis geometry?
Options
- APalladium catalyst
- BPlatinum catalyst
- CLindlar's catalyst
- DQuinoline catalyst
Correct answer
C. Lindlar's catalyst
Step-by-step solution
Lindlar's catalyst, which consists of palladised charcoal partially deactivated with poisons like sulphur compounds or quinoline, is used in the partial reduction of alkynes to form alkenes with cis geometry.