MHT CET202526 Apr 2025Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Which of the following reagents is used to convert C C triple bond to C = C double bond to give Cis isomer of alkene?
Options
- AZnCl ₂ / HCl
- BPd-C/quinoline
- CNa / liquid NH ₃
- DNa / Hg in H ₂ O
Correct answer
B. Pd-C/quinoline
Step-by-step solution
The selective conversion of a carbon-carbon triple bond ( C C ) to a cis alkene requires partial hydrogenation via syn addition. Lindlar's catalyst (Pd-C/quinoline) is specifically designed for this transformation, as the poisoned palladium surface prevents over-reduction while promoting syn addition to yield the cis isomer. Alternative reagents are unsuitable: ZnC l₂ /HCl distinguishes alcohols; Na/liquid NH₃ produces trans alkenes through anti addition; Na/Hg in H₂ O reduces carbonyls rather than alkynes selectiv