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5(i)
An unsaturated hydrocarbon having two carbon atoms was made to react with two moles of hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst to give a saturated hydrocarbon. Using the above information, answer the following questions:
Name a suitable catalyst which is used in the reaction.
Topic: Stoichiometry and quantitative calculations
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Answer
Exam answer
Nickel (Ni).
Explanation
Platinum or palladium are also suitable hydrogenation catalysts.
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