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).
Reactions of Alkanes 1. Halogenation of Alkanes Halogenation is a substitution reaction where hydrogen atoms in alkanes are replaced b...