(a). Discuss the TWO (2) groups into which phenomenon of catalysis can be divided. Your discussion should include an example of each group with the chemical equation involved. (b). Explain the activity and selectivity of catalysts. (c). Describe some features of catalysis by zeolites. (d). Nickel catalyses the hydrogenation of a carbon-carbon double bond. For example, with ethene: Ni CH2=CH2 + H2 CH3CH3 Draw a series of labelled diagrams to show the mechanism for this reaction, indicating clearly the role of adsorption.

(a). Discuss the TWO (2) groups into which phenomenon of catalysis can be divided. Your discussion should include an example of each group with the chemical equation involved. (b). Explain the activity and selectivity of catalysts. (c). Describe some features of catalysis by zeolites. (d). Nickel catalyses the hydrogenation of a carbon-carbon double bond. For example, with ethene: Ni CH2=CH2 + H2 CH3CH3 Draw a series of labelled diagrams to show the mechanism for this reaction, indicating clearly the role of adsorption.

Organic Chemistry

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Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

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Chapter5: Alkenes: Bonding, Nomenclature, And Properties

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Problem 5.31P

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