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Adam's platinum used for the catalytic hydorgenation of alkenes is

A

platinum oxide

B

platinum hydride

C

platinum nitride

D

platinum halide

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A

Platinum oxide `(PtO_(2))` catalyst is added to the compound. The reduction of the oxide takes place during hydrogenation.
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