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QJEEM21Chd93b: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Chd93b Solution: Experimentally reducing a functional group cannot be done by…

Experimentally reducing a functional group cannot be done by which one of the following reagents?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Pt-C/H2
  • B Na/H2
  • C Pd-C/H2
  • D Zn/H2O

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Na in presence of H2, will not release electron which are required for reduction.

H2 gas also not get adsorbed on Na. Hence Na/H2 cannot be used as a reducing agent.

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