Question

Describe the addition reaction of carbon compounds with its use state the function of catalyst in this reaction

Answer 1

Addition reaction :- Addition of atoms like hydrogen , Chlorine , Bromine to the unsaturated hydrocarbon is called Addition reaction.

But,

=> The addition of hydrogen to the unsaturated hydrocarbon to convert it in saturated hydrocarbon is called hydrogenation.

=> It is used in factories to convert vegetable oil into vegetable ghee.


=> Catalyst :- Catalyst may be some element or atom which initiate the reaction or increase the rate of reaction is called as Catalyst.


=> [ E.g. is in the attachment ]

Here the Ni ( nickel ) is the catalyst which initiate the reaction and increase the rate of chemical reaction.

Here , vegetable oil is converted into vegetable ghee !!


@Altaf