Question

Assertion (A) $1$-hexyne is converted to cis-$1$-hexene by Lindlar's catalyst.
Reason (R) $1$-hexyne is converted to $n$-hexane by the reduction with hydrogen gas in the presence of $Pd / Ni$.

• A. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$
• C. $A$ is correct; $R$ is incorrect
• D. $R$ is correct; $A$ is incorrect

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The reactions for the given statements are shown below:

Thus, both $A$ and $R$ are correct but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.