Select the best reagent to convert 3-heptyne to trans-3-heptene? A) Na/NH₃ B) 1 eq. NaNH₂, NH₃ C) excess NaNH₂, NH₃ D) H₂/Pt E) H₂/Lindlar's catalyst

Name: Select the best reagent to convert 3-heptyne to trans-3-heptene? A) Na/NH 3 B) 1 eq. NaNH 2 , NH 3 C) excess NaNH 2 , NH 3 D) H 2 /Pt E) H 2 /Lindlar's catalyst
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The Na/NH₃ reagent is used for the reduction of alkynes to trans-alkenes through a dissolving metal reduction mechanism.

Select the Best Reagent to Convert 3-Heptyne to Trans-3-Heptene