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CHM 102 Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

How many equivalents of H2 are required to fully hydrogenate an alkyne to an alkane?
Options
A 1
B 2
Correct Answer
C 3
D 4
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An alkyne has two π bonds; full hydrogenation adds two molecules of H2 to produce the corresponding alkane.

Hint

Each π bond consumes one H2.

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