NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the name of the process in which dihydrogen gas is added to alkenes and alkynes to form alkanes in the presence of catalysts like platinum, palladium, or nickel?
Options
- AOxidation
- BHydrolysis
- CHydrogenation
- DDehydration
Correct answer
C. Hydrogenation
Step-by-step solution
The process described is known as hydrogenation, where dihydrogen gas is added to alkenes and alkynes to form alkanes in the presence of certain catalysts.