What is lindlar\'s catalyst and it\'s use

1.	What is lindlar\'s catalyst and it\'s use
Answer» The\xa0catalyst\xa0is\xa0used\xa0for the hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes (i.e. without further reduction into alkanes). The lead serves to deactivate the palladium sites, further deactivation of the\xa0catalyst\xa0with quinoline or 3,6-dithia-1,8-octanediol enhances\xa0its\xa0selectivity, preventing formation of alkanes.

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