Question

Aromatic require what temperature to achieve complete hydrogenation?

(a) 130°C

(b) 150°C

(c) 18°C0

(d) 200°C

I have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Catalytic Hydrogenation topic in portion Hydrogenation of Unit Processes

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) 18°C0

The explanation is: Aromatics, such compounds generally require temperatures above 180°C for complete hydrogenation over nickel catalysts.