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\( \text{CH}_3\text{C} \equiv \text{C}\text{CH}_3 \xrightarrow{\text{H}_2/\text{Pt}} A \xrightarrow{\text{D}_2/\text{Pt}} B \)
The compounds \( A \) and \( B \), respectively, are:

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Syn addition to cis-alkene leads to meso products.
Updated On: Mar 23, 2026
  • cis-butene-2 and rac-2,3-dideuterobutane
  • trans-butene-2 and rac-2,3-dideuterobutane
  • cis-butene-2 and meso-2,3-dideuterobutane
  • trans-butene-2 and meso-2,3-dideuterobutane
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The Correct Option is C

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