Question

Describe the addition reaction of carbon
compounds with its application. State the
function of catalyst in this reaction. How this
reaction is different from a substitution
reaction? Explain with an example,​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Hydrogenation reaction is a type of addition reaction. Unsaturated compounds will add hydrogen in presence of nickel catalyst and form saturated compounds. Te reaction is :

CH2=CH2 + H2 −→NiCH3−CH3

Its industrial application is the conversion of vegetable oil into vanaspati ghee. The role of nickel catalyst is to accelerate or speed up te reaction.