CH 7-6: Hydrogenation - The Addition of Hydrogen (H2) to Alkenes

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CH 7-6 Hydrogenation - The Addition of Hydrogen
(H2) to Alkenes
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Hydrogenation of alkenes by Syn AdditionA
Stereospecific Reaction

• What is the maximum of stereoisomers?

• SYN addition of H to either face of alkene.

• Only two stereoisomers are formed.

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Hydrogenation of alkenesA Stereospecific
Reaction
(S,S)
(R,R)