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Which one of the following alkenes will react fastest with H2 under catalytic hydrogenation condition?

Correct answer: A. Option A

  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation

The rate of Hydrogenation of an alkene decreases with increasing alkyl substitution on C = C.21. Choices (C) and (D) are ruled out due to steric hindrance (as the number of R groups is more). Among (A) and (B) two alkyl groups on the same carbon atom offer more steric hindrance than alkyl groups on two separate carbon atoms.

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