The compound CH3-CCOCH3 is hydrogenated to an alkene using platinum as the catalyst. Predict whether the product

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The compound CH3-C≡COCH3 is hydrogenated to an alkene using platinum as the catalyst. Predict whether the product is the pure trans isomer, the pure cis isomer, or a mixture of cis and trans isomers. Based on your prediction, comment on the mechanism of the heterogeneous catalysis.
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Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0077274313

10th edition

Authors: Raymond Chang

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