Other important addition reactions of alkenes
2 marks · NormalState the type of reaction and name the product formed when ethene reacts with hydrogen.
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Also accept: hydrogenation and ethane
Common mistakes: confusing hydrogenation with hydration; wrong product name
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A1 · 1 mark · Correctly states reaction type: hydrogenation/addition.
A2 · 1 mark · Correctly names the product: ethane.
Worked solution
It is an addition (hydrogenation) reaction, and the product is ethane.