The controlled partial conversion of propyne () to propene () requires which of the following reagents?
- ALindlar's catalyst
- B
- C
- D
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The selective partial reduction of an alkyne to an alkene without further reduction into an alkane requires a partially deactivated or "poisoned" palladium catalyst supported on calcium carbonate or barium sulfate, commonly known as Lindlar's catalyst. A normal unpoisoned metal catalyst like would reduce it completely to propane ().