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The conversion of benzene into cyclohexane is_

Correct answer: A. Exothermic process

  • A. Exothermic process
  • B. Isothermic process
  • C. Endothermic process
  • D. Both A and B

Explanation

The conversion of benzene to cyclohexane is hydrogenation. This process of hydrogenation is an exothermic as it gives out 208kJ/mol of energy.

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