Chapter 19, Problem 28P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Thestructure of the compound formed by the hydrogenation of levulinic acid in the presence of nickel at high pressureproviding that it does not show any hydroxyl peak in the IR spectrais to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The addition of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ in an unsaturated compound is known as catalytic hydrogenation reaction. The reaction is successfully taken place in the presence of a catalyst such as nickel, platinum metal along with high-pressure condition.