Hydrogenation of Alkenes and Alkynes
Molecular hydrogen adds across pi bonds of alkenes and alkynes, usually to generate the saturated product. In the presence of certain catalysts, the reaction can be halted at the alkene intermediate.
Molecular hydrogen adds across pi bonds of alkenes and alkynes, usually to generate the saturated product. In the presence of certain catalysts, the reaction can be halted at the alkene intermediate.