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Which element serves as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of benzene to cyclohexane?

Options

  1. APlatinum
  2. BPalladium
  3. CNickel
  4. DGold

Correct answer

C. Nickel

Step-by-step solution

Nickel serves as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of benzene to produce cyclohexane.

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