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Chemistry General Organic Chemistry Structural and Stereo Isomerism Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Hydrogenation of the adjoining compound in the presence of poisoned palladium catalyst gives

A
An optically active compound
B
An optically inactive compound
C
A racemic mixture
D
A diastereomeric mixture

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B

Due to formation of the plane of symmetry by the syn addition of hydrogen in the triple bond, the compound formed is optically inactive.

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