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Question

Reduction of 2-butyne with sodium in liquid ammonia gives predominantly

A

cis-2-butene

B

trans-2-butene

C

no reaction

D

n-butane

Answer

trans-2-butene

Explanation

Solution

In presence of $Na+ (Li_2).NH_3$ . Trans addition of hydrogen on alkene occurs.