Question

A hydrocarbon $A\left(C_5{H}_8\right)$ on catalytic hydrogenation produces B. Hence, B could be

• A. 1-methylcyclobutene
• B. methylcyclobutane
• C. 2,4-dimethyl-2-hexene
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B methylcyclobutane

Catalytic hydrogenation of alkenes: Addition of $H_2$ in the presence of a catalyst like Ni, Pd, Pt.
Catalytic $H_2$ addition is a syn addition reaction.
This reaction is also known as Sabatier & Senderens reaction.


The IUPAC name of product is methylcyclobutane