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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?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Oxidation
  • B Hydrolysis
  • C Hydrogenation
  • D Dehydration
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Hydrogenation
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.

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