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Write the name and general formula of a chain of hydrocarbons in which an addition reaction with hydrogen is possible. State the essential condition for an addition reaction stating this condition, write a chemical equation giving the name of the reactants and the product of the reaction.

Answer:

Alkene \[{{C}_{n}}{{H}_{2n}}\]

Alkyne \[{{C}_{n}}{{H}_{2n-2}}\]

Presence of Ni, Pd and Pt as catalyst and the compound must be unsaturated in nature.