Question

Name the reaction used to convert saturated hydrocarbons to unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Also name the catalyst.​

Answer 1

Answer:

There can be many reactions which are used to convert a saturated hydrocarbon into unsaturated carbon.

One of them given in NCERT is:

The Dehydration of Ethanol:

C₂H₅OH→(conc.H₂SO₄+∆443K)→

CH₂=CH₂+H₂O

This reaction is reversible.

Answer:

The reaction which is used to convert unsaturated hydrocarbons into saturated hydrocarbons is termed as

"Addition" or "Hydrogenation" reaction

E.g.CH₂=CH₂+H₂→(Nickel)→CH₃−CH₃

This reaction is carried out in presence of A catalyst like nickel or palladium.

I hope it helps ^_^

Answer 2

Correct Question :-

Name the reaction used to convert unsaturated hydrocarbons to saturated hydrocarbons. Also name the catalyst.

Answer :

Addition reaction is used to convert unsaturated hydrocarbons by the addition of hydrogen and in the presence of a catalyst such as nickel or palladium to convert it into saturated hydrocarbon.

Example :R—C=C—R Nickel R—C=C—R

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R R H2 H H

Extra points to note :-

◾Saturated hydrocarbons include alkane which have single carbon bonds.

◾Unsaturated hydrocarbons include alkenes and alkynes that have double or triple bonds.