Which catalyst is used to add hydrogen across the double bond of an alkene?
ANickel (Ni) at moderate temperature
BConcentrated H2SO4
CCalcium oxide in standard practice
DManganese dioxide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Nickel (Ni) at moderate temperature
1. Adding hydrogen across a C=C bond is called hydrogenation.
2. The reaction needs a finely divided metal catalyst.
3. Nickel (or palladium / platinum) is commonly used.
4. Concentrated H2SO4 is used for dehydration, not hydrogenation.
5. Hence Ni is the standard catalyst here.
_Source: syllabus Science Ch 4 'Carbon and its Compounds' (byjus.com extract)_
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