NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the result of hydrogenation of an alkene or alkyne?
Options
- AFormation of a new alkene
- BFormation of a new alkyne
- CFormation of an alkane
- DFormation of an aromatic compound
Correct answer
C. Formation of an alkane
Step-by-step solution
Hydrogenation of an alkene or alkyne results in the formation of an alkane by adding hydrogen atoms to the carbon-carbon double or triple bond.