WBBSEClass XPhysical ScienceOrganic Chemistry03 Mark2026 Easy

QQuestion

Write the balanced chemical equation for the addition reaction of hydrogen with acetylene and mention any two conditions for the reaction. [3]

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Answer

Acetylene undergoes addition reaction with hydrogen to form ethane.

CH≡CH + H₂ {\overset{Ni}{\longrightarrow}}  CH₂=CH₂  + H₂ {\overset{Ni}{\longrightarrow}} CH₃–CH₃

Conditions:

  1. Nickel (Ni) is used as a catalyst.
  2. The reaction is carried out on heating.
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