QQuestion
Write the balanced chemical equation for the addition reaction of hydrogen with acetylene and mention any two conditions for the reaction. [3]
WBBSEClass 10Physical ScienceOrganic Chemistry03 Mark2026 Easy
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Acetylene undergoes addition reaction with hydrogen to form ethane.
CH≡CH + H₂ {\overset{Ni}{\longrightarrow}} CH₂=CH₂ + H₂ {\overset{Ni}{\longrightarrow}} CH₃–CH₃
Conditions:
- Nickel (Ni) is used as a catalyst.
- The reaction is carried out on heating.
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