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Which catalyst lets hydrogenation of alkenes proceed at room temperature?
APowdered sodium chloride
BFinely divided nickel
CDilute sulfuric acid
DAnhydrous sodium sulfate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Finely divided nickel
Finely divided platinum or nickel provides a surface that lets the addition occur at room temperature.
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