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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Cyclobutane reacts with hydrogen in the presence of nickel catalyst at 200°C to give
Options
A Butane
Correct Answer
B 1-Butene
C 2-Butene
D None of these
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cyclobutane undergoes hydrogenolysis with H2/Ni at 200°C to give butane (n-butane). The ring is opened and hydrogenated.

Hint

What alkane is formed from hydrogenation of cyclobutane?

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