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Question
Name the compound formed when: Ethene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst.
Short Note
Solution
Ethane
Explanation:
When ethene reacts with hydrogen in presence of a suitable catalyst like Ni at about 150°C temperature then ethane is formed, i.e., the saturated compound is formed from the unsaturated compound. This reaction is known as hydrogenation of ethene and is given as
\[\ce{CH2 = CH2 + H2 ->[Ni][150°C]CH3 - CH3}\]
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Ethene (Ethylene)
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