Coordination Compounds

Question

The trans-alkenes are formed by the reduction of alkynes with

  • Sn - HCl

  • H2 – Pd/C, BaSO4

  • NaBH4

  • Na/liq. NH3

Answer

D.

Na/liq. NH3

Na/Liq. NH3 reduces alkynes into trans alkene (trans addition).

Birch reduction is the anti addition. So trans alkene will be produced.

 

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