JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3co150
But-2-enal, CHX3CH=CHCHO, is hydrogenated with excess HX2 over Ni catalyst. The product is
Abut-2-en-1-ol
Bbutanal
Cbutan-1-ol
Dbutan-2-ol
Answer: C
Catalytic hydrogenation reduces both the C=C and the C=O. The aldehyde becomes a primary alcohol and the alkene becomes saturated: CHX3CHX2CHX2CHX2OH, butan-1-ol.