Hydrogenation
In chemistry, hydrogenation is a chemical reaction in which hydrogen is added to a compound.
Hydrogenation may be either destructive or non-destructive. In either case, the resulting products are highly stable.
Destructive Hydrogenation
The hydrocarbon chains are ruptured and hydrogen is added where the breaks have occurred.
Non-Destructive Hydrogenation
Hydrogen is added to a molecule that is unsaturated with respect ot hydrogen.
See also: Hydrogen.
Subjects: Chemistry