10. Addition Reactions
Hydrogenation
3PRACTICE PROBLEM
Explain why it is not possible to synthesize trans-1,2-diethylcyclohexane using the hydrogenation of 1,2-diethylcyclohex-1-ene.
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Explain why it is not possible to synthesize trans-1,2-diethylcyclohexane using the hydrogenation of 1,2-diethylcyclohex-1-ene.