(c) "Benzyl cinnamate gives the dihydro-derivative on hydrogenation in presence of Wilkinson's catalyst, whereas hydrogenation on a Pd/H2 (high pressure and temperature) produces 3-phenylpropanoic acid and toluene" Explain.

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(c) "Benzyl cinnamate gives the dihydro-derivative on
hydrogenation in presence of Wilkinson's catalyst, whereas
hydrogenation on a Pd/H2 (high pressure and temperature)
produces 3-phenylpropanoic acid and toluene" Explain.
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