Preparation of Alkanes:
1. Hydrogenation
Hydrogenation involves the addition of hydrogen to unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkenes or alkynes) in the presence of a metal catalyst such as Ni, Pd, or Pt, under elevated temperature (250°C).
Born–Oppenheimer Approximation (BOA) The Born-Oppenheimer Approximation is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics that simplifies th...