MHT CET Medical202626 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Palladised charcoal with quinoline is known as
Options
- ALucas reagent
- BLindlar's catalyst
- CLindane catalyst
- DTollens' reagent
Correct answer
B. Lindlar's catalyst
Step-by-step solution
Palladised charcoal deactivated (poisoned) with quinoline or sulphur compounds is known as Lindlar's catalyst. It is used for the controlled hydrogenation of alkynes to produce cis-alkenes, preventing further reduction to alkanes. Answer: Lindlar's catalyst