in the presence of an appropriate catalyst, both gases add hydrogen. the hydrogenated products are identified their molecular weight is 58. which of the structures below can be eliminated by this information?
1. trans but-2-ene
2. cis but-2-ene
3. but-1-ene
4. 2-methylpropene
2006-11-29 04:07:18 · 4 answers · asked by (: 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
u cannot eliminate anything as all of the products can be hydrogenated. But 2-Methylpropene give isobutane upon hydrogenation, whereas the others give butane.
You need more information to eliminate one of the above probably the 4th one.
2006-11-29 04:25:18 · answer #1 · answered by ADITYA V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the above can be eliminated since all, when hydrogenated, give the formula C4H10. (MW=58).
2006-11-29 04:18:36 · answer #2 · answered by Peter B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer this... all the molecular weights seem to be 58 when hydrogenated.
Not sure I understand the first bit?
2006-11-29 04:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by snowpatrol161 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"both gases add hydrogen" what are these two gases? Perhaps the mechanics involved in hydrogenating of one of those can't be done by one of the two gases.
2006-11-29 04:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by adventurouscouchpotatofun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋