NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
In which conditions does hydrogenation of benzene occur to produce cyclohexane?
Options
- ALow temperature and nickel catalyst
- BHigh temperature and palladium catalyst
- CHigh temperature and nickel catalyst
- DLow temperature and platinum catalyst
Correct answer
C. High temperature and nickel catalyst
Step-by-step solution
Benzene undergoes hydrogenation to produce cyclohexane under high-temperature conditions in the presence of a nickel catalyst.