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What is the result of the catalytic reduction of an alkyne?
What is the result of the catalytic reduction of an alkyne?
- Formation of a cyclic hydrocarbon
- No change in structure
- Formation of an alkene
- Formation of an alkane (correct)
Which catalyst is commonly used in the catalytic reduction of unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Which catalyst is commonly used in the catalytic reduction of unsaturated hydrocarbons?
- Nickel (Ni) (correct)
- Copper (Cu)
- Palladium (Pd)
- Iron (Fe)
What type of hydrocarbons are produced from the catalytic reduction of alkenes?
What type of hydrocarbons are produced from the catalytic reduction of alkenes?
- Aromatic compounds
- Saturated hydrocarbons (correct)
- Cycloalkanes
- Unsaturated hydrocarbons
Which of the following hydrocarbons has the highest boiling point as mentioned?
Which of the following hydrocarbons has the highest boiling point as mentioned?
What is the general relationship between the boiling points of heptane, octane, and nonane?
What is the general relationship between the boiling points of heptane, octane, and nonane?
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Catalytic reduction of alkynes
Catalytic reduction of alkynes
Converting an alkyne to an alkane using hydrogen gas and a catalyst like nickel.
Alkane Formation
Alkane Formation
Creation of alkanes from alkenes or alkynes through hydrogenation.
Catalyst in Hydrogenation
Catalyst in Hydrogenation
A substance that speeds up the reaction and helps hydrogen add to the hydrocarbon.
Unsaturated hydrocarbon
Unsaturated hydrocarbon
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Boiling point of alkanes
Boiling point of alkanes
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