In hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds, is used as a catalyst.

Nickel

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Hydrogen

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The correct option is A Nickel
Unsaturated hydrocarbon is converted to saturated hydrocarbon by addition of hydrogen in the presence of nickel catalyst. The double bond between carbon atoms is converted to two single bonds with hydrogen atoms.

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