Question

Name the reagent used to reduce alkymes to trans-
Alkenes. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Alkynes can be reduced to trans-alkenes with the use of sodium dissolved in an ammonia solvent. An Na radical donates an electron to one of the P bonds in a carbon-carbon triple bond. This forms an anion, which can be protonated by a hydrogen in an ammonia solvent.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sodium dissolved in ammonia solvent is used to reduce alkynes to trans-alkenes.