Hydrogenation of the above compound in the presence of poisoned palladium catalyst gives
A) an optically inactive compound
B) an optically active compound
C) a racemic mixture
D) a diastereomeric mixture
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Addition on triple bond occurs by syn-addition of hydrogen. The configuration of double bond already present in cis. The compound formed will have a plane of symmetry and hence, it will be optically inactive.
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