Which of the Following Is Observed in the Hydrogenation of an Alkene

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is observed in the hydrogenation of an alkene in the presence of a palladium catalyst?

• A)Markovnikov addition
• B)anti-Markovnikov addition
• C)syn addition
• D)anti addition

---

Definitions:

Optically Active

Describes compounds that have the ability to rotate the plane of polarized light, a property often associated with the presence of chiral centers.

Aldaric Acid

A variety of sugar acid derived by converting the aldehyde group and the primary alcohol group in an aldose into carboxylic acids through oxidation.

Soyasaponin

A class of organic compounds found in soybeans, known for their foaming properties and potential health benefits.

Aglycone

The non-sugar component of a glycoside, remaining after removing the glycosidic residue.