NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Which element is used as a poison to partially deactivate palladised charcoal in Lindlar's catalyst?
Options
- ASulfur
- BChlorine
- CNitrogen
- DOxygen
Correct answer
A. Sulfur
Step-by-step solution
Sulfur compounds are used as poisons to partially deactivate palladised charcoal in Lindlar's catalyst for selective hydrogenation reactions.