JEE Main2018ChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
The trans-alkenes are formed by the reduction of alkynes with
Options
- ASn - HCl
- BH 2 - Pd / C ,   BaSO 4
- CNaBH 4
- DNa / liq . NH 3
Correct answer
D. Na / liq . NH 3
Step-by-step solution
Birch reduction is anti-addition. So trans alkene will be produced.