Asked in NUMS 2019 (cancelled sitting) 2019Moderate

Reduction of benzene is presence of Ni gives:

Correct answer: A. Cyclohexane

  • A. Cyclohexane
  • B. Heterocyclic
  • C. Alicyclic
  • D. Unsaturated aliphatic

Explanation

Reduction of benzene in the presence of nickel (Ni) results in the formation of cyclohexane. This reaction is known as catalytic hydrogenation, which involves the addition of hydrogen gas (H2) in the presence of a catalyst, usually a transition metal such as Ni, Pt, or Pd.

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