What is the main product when ethene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a c

Practice Questions

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What is the main product when ethene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst?
  1. Ethane
  2. Ethanol
  3. Ethyl chloride
  4. Acetylene

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main product when ethene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst?
  • Step 1: Start with ethene, which is a molecule made of two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms (C2H4).
  • Step 2: Introduce hydrogen gas (H2) to the reaction.
  • Step 3: Add a catalyst, which is a substance that speeds up the reaction without being consumed.
  • Step 4: The catalyst helps the hydrogen atoms to bond with the ethene.
  • Step 5: As a result, the ethene molecule gains hydrogen atoms and transforms into ethane, which has two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms (C2H6).
  • Step 6: The main product of this reaction is ethane.
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