Question

Which of the following reagents should be used to convert to Question 26 options: A) H2, Lindlar's catalyst B) Na, liquid NH3 C) H2 / Nickel D) H2SO4, H2O

Answer 1

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Which of the following reagents should be used to convert 3-Hexyne to E-3-hexene

Option B.

Na, liquid NH3.

Explanation:

3-Hexyne to E-3-hexene can be converted with by using the reagent of Na, NH3 (birch reduction) and this can be done by hdrogenation of H2.

The reagents NaNH3 convert 3-Hexyne to E-3-hexene because it is a reducing agents that convert or has the ability to reduce alkynes to trans alkenes.

3 Hexyne is an alkynes and it is converted to E- 3 hexene Na and NH3.