NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Which of the following reactions involves the addition of dihydrogen to a carbon-carbon double bond?
Options
- ADehydration
- BHydrogenation
- COxidation
- DSubstitution
Correct answer
B. Hydrogenation
Step-by-step solution
Hydrogenation is the reaction that involves the addition of dihydrogen (H2) to a carbon-carbon double bond to form a single bond, converting an alkene into an alkane.