Which of the Reagents Below Would Convert 2-Pentyne to Trans-2-Pentene

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the reagents below would convert 2-pentyne to trans-2-pentene?

• A) NaNH₂, NH₃
• B) Na, NH₃
• C) H₂, Lindlar's catalyst
• D) H₂, Pd/C
• E) H₂O, HgSO₄/H₂SO₄

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