Question

Which of the following is Lindlar's catalyst
(a) Pt + C
(b) Pd + C
(c) Ni + C
(d) Fe + C​

Answer 1

Answer:

A Lindlar catalyst is a heterogeneous catalyst that consists of palladium deposited on calcium carbonate which is then poisoned with various forms of lead or sulphur. It is used for the hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes (i.e. without further reduction into alkanes) and is named after its inventor Herbert Lindlar.

b is the final answer