Olefins undergo a crucial industrial process called hydroformylation. If exactly of propene () undergoes complete hydroformylation followed by subsequent catalytic reduction, what is the final organic

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Olefins undergo a crucial industrial process called hydroformylation. If exactly $1	ext{ mole}$ of propene ($CH_3CH=CH_2$) undergoes complete hydroformylation followed by subsequent catalytic reduction, what is the final organic product and how many total moles of $H_2$ are consumed?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. Hydroformylation reacts an olefin with (consuming 1 mole ) to form an aldehyde with *one additional carbon* (Propene Butanal). Subsequent reduction with another mole of yields the primary alcohol, Butan-1-ol. Total consumed = 2 moles.

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