Question

the addition of H2 to CH3 using lindlar's catalyst produces:

a)cis-but-2-ene
b)trans-but-2-ene
c)a mixture of a & b
d)2-methylprop-1-ene

Answer 1

Lindlar catalyst produces cis alkene

Amf if u want to produce trans alkene use Na/liq NH3...or H2/Pd-C