Which of the following is not true regarding catalytic hydrogenation of alkenes and alkynes?

Catalytic hydrogenation occurs by reduction.

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Ni/Pt/Pd is used as catalyst.

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Catalytic

H_{2}

addition is a anti addition reaction.

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C H_{4}

can’t be prepared by catalytic hydrogenation

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Solution

The correct option is C Catalytic $H_{2}$ addition is a anti addition reaction.
Catalytic $H_{2}$ addition is a syn addition reaction. All other options are true regarding catalytic hydrogenation reaction. So, the correct answer will be option (c).

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