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For the following reaction : C2H4H2/Pd−−−−→C2H6
Which of the following options are correct?

A
Carbon is reduced
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Carbon is oxidised
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Carbon is neither reduced nor oxidised
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B Carbon is reduced
In the given example hydrogen is added to the unsaturated hydrocarbon (ethene) to convert in saturated hydrocarbon (ethane). Addition of hydrogen is known as reduction, hence carbon is reduced.
CH2=CH2+H2/PtCH3CH3

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