Which reagent is commonly used to convert an alkyne to a cis-alkene?
Correct Answer: H2 in the presence of Lindlar's catalyst
- Step 1: Understand that an alkyne is a type of hydrocarbon with a triple bond between carbon atoms.
- Step 2: Know that a cis-alkene is a type of hydrocarbon with a double bond where the substituents are on the same side.
- Step 3: Learn that to convert an alkyne to a cis-alkene, we need a specific reagent.
- Step 4: The reagent used is hydrogen gas (H2).
- Step 5: This reaction requires a special catalyst called Lindlar's catalyst.
- Step 6: When H2 is used with Lindlar's catalyst, it adds hydrogen to the alkyne, resulting in a cis-alkene.
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