CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2024 - Question 9

Chemistry 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 9: Hydrogenation of Benzene to cyclo­hexane is called: 

Hydrogenation of Benzene to cyclo­hexane is called: 
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

The examiner probably had ‘aroma­tization’ in mind. However, it does not apply here. Aromatization is the conversion of a nonaromatic hydro­ carbon to an aromatic hydrocarbon. In essence, the aromatic hydrocarbon (Benzen in this case) will be the prod­ uct, not a reactant.