Statement 1: Reduction of but-2-yne by Na/liq.NH3 gives trans but-2-ene. Statement 2: It is an example of anti-addition.
A
Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1
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B
Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-1
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C
Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false
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D
Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true
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Solution
The correct option is B Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1 This is an example of anti addition to preferentially obtain a trans alkene.
Thus, when 2-butyne is reduced with sodium in liq ammonia, trans-2-butene is obtained. The triple bond is selectively reduced to double bond.
Thus, both the statements are correct and the statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.