Rank the Following Alkenes in Order of Increasing Rate of Hydrogenation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Rank the following alkenes in order of increasing rate of hydrogenation.

• A)I < III < IV < II
• B)IV < III < II < I
• C)I < II < III < IV
• D)IV < II < III < I

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