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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which one of the following alkenes will react faster with 
under catalytic hydrogenation conditions?
A
B
C
D
( 
alkyl substituent)
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The relative rates of hydrogenation decrease with the increase of steric hindrance. In order of stability of alkene, most stable the alkene, slowly it gives the product.
Hence, alkene which will react faster with 
is that which is most unstable.
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