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5-Methoxypent-2-yne is . Which statements are correct?

  1. A over Lindlar catalyst gives (Z)-5-methoxypent-2-ene.
  2. BNa in liquid gives (E)-5-methoxypent-2-ene.
  3. CExcess over Pd-C gives 1-methoxypentane.
  4. DNa in liquid and /Lindlar give the same stereoisomer of the alkene.

Answer: A, B, C

Lindlar gives syn addition (Z); Na/ gives anti addition (E); full hydrogenation gives with the ether intact. The two partial reductions give opposite stereoisomers, so D is false.
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