What happens when 2-butyne reacts with H2 in presence of Nickel Boride or Lindlar’s catalyst (Pd/CaCO3 — PbO)

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What happens when 2-butyne reacts with H2 in presence of Nickel Boride or Lindlar’s catalyst (Pd/CaCO3 — PbO) (A) Option 1

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Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Lindlar&rsquo;s catalyst give syn hydrogenation reactions with alkynes. 2-butyne forms cis-2-butene with Lindlar&rsquo;s catalyst.

Q. What happens when 2-butyne reacts with H₂ in presence of Nickel Boride or Lindlar’s catalyst (Pd/CaCO₃— PbO)