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What is hydrogenation? What is its industrial application?
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This process is used to convert unsaturated compounds, such as alkenes and alkynes, into more saturated forms, like alkanes. The addition of hydrogen atoms to the compound results in a reduction of double or triple bonds, making the molecule more stable and less Show more…
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