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When Ethyne (Acetylene) reacts with hydrogen in the presence of Nickel catalyst, what is the final product?

AMethane
BEthane
CEthene
DBenzene

✓ Correct Answer: BEthane

Full hydrogenation of ethyne (C2H2) first produces ethene, then ethane (C2H6).

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