WAEC Chemistry 2015 Objective — Question 39
Question 39 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The complete hydrogenation of benzene gives
- A. cyclohexene
- B. cyclohexaneCorrect
- C. hexene
- D. hexane
Explanation
Complete hydrogenation of benzene (C₆H₆+3H₂) gives cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂), using a nickel catalyst at 180°C.
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