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Alkene Reactions

Name the product of the reaction:

${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH=CHCH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{+H}}_2\to$

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product of the reaction is to be named.

Concept Introduction:

Hydrocarbons are the organic compounds which contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Alkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons in which all the carbon atoms are attached through single bonds.

The general molecular formula for the alkane is ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{2n+2}$.

Alkenes are the unsaturated hydrocarbons which contain at least one double bond.

The general molecular formula for the alkene is ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{2n}$.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The addition of substituents across the double bond is a common reaction of alkenes.

In the reaction, the compound but-2-ene reacts with hydrogen gas to give the desired product.

The reaction is as follows: