Chapter 16, Problem 16.50AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of all the hydrocarbons ${\text{C}}_{\text{10}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}$ which would undergo catalytic hydrogenation to produce $p\text{-}$ diethylbenzene are to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The addition of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ in presence of a catalyst is known as catalytic hydrogenation reaction. This is a syn addition. The alkene is reduced to alkane. In this reaction weak $\pi$ bond of alkene and sigma bond between ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ is broken and two $\text{C}-\text{H}$ bonds are formed.