Catalytic hydrogenation of alkenes produces compounds with the general formula

  • A CnH2n+1 OH
  • B CnH2n+1
  • C CnH2n+2
  • D CnH2n-2
  • E Cx(H2O)y
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The correct answer is C. CnH2n+2

.In a hydrogenation reaction, two hydrogen atoms are added across the double bond of an alkene, resulting in a saturated alkane.

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