Octet / Reactions
Catalytic Hydrogenation
Catalytic Hydrogenation (Reduction Addition.) Converts CC=CC to CCCC using H₂, Pd/C or Pt or Ni. Conditions: H₂ gas, metal catalyst. Stereochemistry: Syn addition.
Addition
Reaction details
Name
Catalytic Hydrogenation
Type
Addition
Subtype
Reduction
Starting Material
CC=CC
Product
CCCC
Reagents
H₂
Pd/C or Pt or Ni
Conditions
H₂ gas, metal catalyst
Mechanism
- Smiles
CC=CC
- Description
2-Butene
- Smiles
CCCC
- Description
Both H atoms add from same face (catalyst surface)
Stereochemistry
Syn addition
Tips
Reduces C=C, C≡C
Also reduces: NO₂ → NH₂, C≡N → CH₂NH₂ (with excess H₂)
Pd/C with H₂ is most common
Related Reactions
lindlar-reduction
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