NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
In the presence of which gas is the addition of dihydrogen to alkenes typically carried out?
Options
- AOxygen
- BNitrogen
- CHydrogen
- DCarbon dioxide
Correct answer
C. Hydrogen
Step-by-step solution
The addition of dihydrogen to alkenes is typically carried out in the presence of hydrogen gas (H2), which reacts with the alkene to form alkanes.