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Sabatier Senderens reaction is an example of:

Correct answer: B. Exothermic reaction

  • A. Non thermic reaction
  • B. Exothermic reaction
  • C. Endothermic reaction
  • D. None

Explanation

The Sabatier-Senderens reaction is the catalytic hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons. This process involves the breaking of a relatively weak pi bond and the formation of two strong sigma bonds, which releases a significant amount of energy, making it an exothermic reaction.

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