Which of the following organic reactions converts propene into propane?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Hydrogenation

  1. Step 1: Determine the structural transformation: an alkene (propene, C₃H₆) is converted to an alkane (propane, C₃H₈) by the addition of molecular hydrogen (H₂).
  2. Step 2: The catalytic addition of H₂ across a carbon-carbon double bond is an addition hydrogenation reaction.
Answer
Hydrogenation.
Why not the others: Dehydration removes water to form alkenes; esterification forms esters from carboxylic acids and alcohols; oxidation increases oxygen or removes hydrogen.

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