WAEC - Chemistry (1994 - No. 3)
Catalytic hydrogenation of alkenes produces compounds with the general formula
CnH2n+1 OH
CnH2n+1
CnH2n+2
CnH2n-2
Cx(H2O)y
Selitys
.In a hydrogenation reaction, two hydrogen atoms are added across the double bond of an alkene, resulting in a saturated alkane.