Question

The correct structure of the product A formed in the reaction is
\( \frac{ H _{2} \text { (gas, } 1 \text { atmosphere) }}{ Pd / \text { carbon, ethanol }} \rightarrow A \)

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• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$H_2,Pd/C$ will reduce alkene to alkane. These do not reduce ketone group.
\( \frac{ H _{2} \text { (gas, } 1 atm \text { ) }}{ Pd / \text { carbon, ethanol }} \)

Hence, option (b) is correct.