Which reagent can be used to reduce the alkene in cyclopentenone? A)NaBH₄ B)LiAlH₄ C)H₂ and Pd-C D)DIBAL-H

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H₂ and Pd-C (also known as hydrogen gas and palladium on carbon) is a common reagent used for alkene reduction. DIBAL-H is a reducing agent used to reduce carbonyl compounds, not alkenes. NaBH₄ and LiAlH₄ are reducing agents that are commonly used for reduction of carbonyl compounds, but not specifically for alkenes.

Which Reagent Can Be Used to Reduce the Alkene in Cyclopentenone