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The controlled partial conversion of propyne () to propene () requires which of the following reagents?

  1. A
    Lindlar's catalyst
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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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 ().

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The controlled partial conversion of propyne () to propene () requires which of the following reagents?
A
Lindlar's catalyst
B
C
D

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