Question

Butene-1 may be converted to butane by reaction with

Options

• Sn – HCl

• Zn – Hg

• Pd/H₂

• Zn – HCl

Answer 1

Pd/H₂ 

Explanation:

Alkenes combine with hydrogen under pressure and in presence of a catalyst (Ni, Pt or Pd) and form alkanes.

\[\ce{Butene - 1 ->[H2/Pd] Butane}\]