Hydrocarbons 2 Question 24
24. Hydrogenation of the adjoining compound in the presence of poisoned palladium catalyst gives
$(2001,1 M)$
(a) an optically active compound
(b) an optically inactive compound
(c) a racemic mixture
(d) a diastereomeric mixture
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 24. (c)
Solution:
- Hydrogenation with poisoned palladium brings about cis hydrogenation of alkyne and does not affect double bonds :
