Lindlar Catalyst

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Predict the product and explain the difference in reaction outcome.

The image displays two chemical reactions involving hydrogenation of an alkyne group in a cyclic compound.

1. **First Reaction:**
   - **Reactant:** A cyclic compound with an alkyne group (a triple bond) is shown.
   - **Reagent:** Hydrogen gas (H₂) and palladium (Pd) are used.
   - **Product:** The reaction likely results in the full hydrogenation of the alkyne to form an alkane, indicating that the triple bond is completely reduced to a single bond.

2. **Second Reaction:**
   - **Reactant:** The same cyclic compound with an alkyne group as in the first reaction.
   - **Reagent:** Hydrogen gas (H₂) with a Lindlar Catalyst is used.
   - **Product:** The reaction results in the partial hydrogenation of the alkyne to form a cis-alkene, where the triple bond is reduced to a double bond, maintaining the cis configuration.

### Explanation of the Catalysts:
- **Palladium (Pd):** A catalyst used for complete hydrogenation of alkynes to alkanes, typically resulting in the saturation of the compound.
- **Lindlar Catalyst:** A poisoned palladium catalyst that allows for the syn addition of hydrogen to alkynes, facilitating the formation of cis-alkenes without further reduction to alkanes.
Transcribed Image Text:The image displays two chemical reactions involving hydrogenation of an alkyne group in a cyclic compound. 1. **First Reaction:** - **Reactant:** A cyclic compound with an alkyne group (a triple bond) is shown. - **Reagent:** Hydrogen gas (H₂) and palladium (Pd) are used. - **Product:** The reaction likely results in the full hydrogenation of the alkyne to form an alkane, indicating that the triple bond is completely reduced to a single bond. 2. **Second Reaction:** - **Reactant:** The same cyclic compound with an alkyne group as in the first reaction. - **Reagent:** Hydrogen gas (H₂) with a Lindlar Catalyst is used. - **Product:** The reaction results in the partial hydrogenation of the alkyne to form a cis-alkene, where the triple bond is reduced to a double bond, maintaining the cis configuration. ### Explanation of the Catalysts: - **Palladium (Pd):** A catalyst used for complete hydrogenation of alkynes to alkanes, typically resulting in the saturation of the compound. - **Lindlar Catalyst:** A poisoned palladium catalyst that allows for the syn addition of hydrogen to alkynes, facilitating the formation of cis-alkenes without further reduction to alkanes.
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