JEE Main 2018ChemistryHydrocarbonsMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2018Hydrocarbons Question with Solution

JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 2 Online)

Question

When 2-butyne is treated with /Lindlar's catalyst, compound is produced as the major product and when treated with /liq. it produces as the major product. Which of the following statements is correct?

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Correct answer
D will have higher dipole moment and higher boiling point than Y

Step-by-step explanation

When 2-butyne is treated with /Lindlar's catalyst, compound (cis-2-butene) is produced as the major product; and when treated with liq it produces (trans -2- butene) as the major product. Cisisomer will have higher dipole moment and higher boiling point than .

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