What is the product of hydrogenation of trans-2-butene? Organic Chemistry Alkene and Alkyne Addition Reactions Hydrogenation 1 Answer shani Nov 22, 2015 n-butane is the product Explanation: Answer link Related questions What is hydrogenation of alkenes? Why does hydrogenation require a catalyst? How can I explain the mechanism for catalytic hydrogenation? What is the most common metal catalyst in hydrogenation? Is the addition of hydrogen to a compound a reduction reaction? Why? What is the heat of hydrogenation in a hydrogenation reaction? Why do the most stable alkenes have the smallest heat of hydrogenation? How many different alkenes can be hydrogenated to form butane? How many different alkenes can be hydrogenated to form 3-methylpentane? How many different alkenes can be hydrogenated to form hexane? See all questions in Hydrogenation Impact of this question 8502 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License