Benzene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of nickel catalyst at 180ºC to give?
A
xylene
B
toluene
C
cyclopentane
D
cyclohexane
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Cyclohexane is formed when Benzene (vapor) undergoes addition reaction with hydrogen in the presence of nickel catalyst at 180^\circC
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4502)