Which statement is correct about the above reaction ?

Options

A. Both products `(B)` and `(C )` are optically active.
B. Both products `(B)` and `(c)` are optically inactive.
C. Product `(B)` is optically inactive but product `(c)` is optically active.
D. Product `(B)` is formed by anti-addition but product `(c)` is formed by syn-addition of `H_2`.

Answer

C

Explanation

Both reagents convert `C -= C` to `(C = C)`, P - 2-catalyst adds by syn-addition, while Birch reduction adds by anti-addition.
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