Question

define addition reaction ? give example

Answer 1

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A addition reaction occurs when atoms are added to a compound containing a double or triple bond. Think of anaddition reaction as two different reactants combined in a large single product that contains all the elements present in the individual reactants.



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Answer 2

addition of hydrogen into unsaturated hydrocarbons to give saturated hydrocarbon in the presence of catalyst.

C2H2  +H2--Ni CATALYST----------> C2H6

ETANOIC ACID + HYDROGEN -------Ni--->  ETHANOL