What Is the Correct Order of Exothermicity for Hydrogenation of the Following

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of exothermicity for hydrogenation of the following hexadienes upon treatment with H₂/Pd (more exothermic > less exothermic) ?

• A) 1 > 2 > 3
• B) 3 > 1 > 2
• C) 2 > 1 > 3
• D) 3 > 2 > 1

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