Other important addition reactions of alkenes
3 marks · Easy(a)[1 mark]
Write the balanced chemical equation for the hydrogenation of ethene.
(b)[1 mark]
Name the product formed in this reaction.
(c)[1 mark]
State the type of reaction taking place.
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(a) \ce{C2H4 + H2 -> C2H6}
(b) Ethane
(c) Addition
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Marking points
A1 (a) · 1 mark · Correct balanced equation for hydrogenation: \ce{C2H4 + H2 -> C2H6}
B1 (b) · 1 mark · Product correctly named as ethane.
B2 (c) · 1 mark · Reaction type correctly stated as addition.
Worked solution
(a) The balanced equation is:
(b) The product is ethane.
(c) The reaction type is addition.