Identify the product of the hydrogenation of cis-2-hexene.
A) 2-hydroxyhexane
B) 2,3-dihydroxyhexane
C) trans-2-hexane
D) Hexyne
E) Hexane

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Hydrogenation of cis-2-hexene involves the addition of hydrogen molecules across the double bond, resulting in the formation of a saturated hydrocarbon. The product of this reaction would be hexane. Choice A and B involve the addition of oxygen, which is not present in the starting material, and choice C and D involve other types of reactions that are not expected in a hydrogenation reaction.

Identify the Product of the Hydrogenation of Cis-2-Hexene