hydrogenolysis

chemical reaction

Also known as: destructive hydrogenation

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Hydrogenolysis is a chemical reaction analogous to hydrolysis, where hydrogen plays a role similar to water. It is a type of destructive hydrogenation. In this process, hydrogen is added to a molecule, often breaking chemical bonds. For instance, hydrogenolysis can be used to break down hydrazine into ammonia. This reaction is a specific type of chemical reaction that involves the cleavage of a chemical bond by hydrogen.1

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…up) of the molecule (called hydrogenolysis, or destructive hydrogenation). Typical hydrogenation reactions include the reaction of hydrogen and nitrogen to form ammonia and the reaction of hydrogen and carbon monoxide to form methanol or hydrocarbons, depending on the choice of catalyst.
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…up) of the molecule (called hydrogenolysis, or destructive hydrogenation). Typical hydrogenation reactions include the reaction of hydrogen and nitrogen to form ammonia and the reaction of hydrogen and carbon monoxide to form methanol or hydrocarbons, depending on the choice of catalyst.
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