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Hydrogenation of naphthalene (P) with excess hydrogen gas stops cleanly at 1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydronaphthalene (Q). What conclusion can be drawn from his experiment ?

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a

one aromatic ring of P is more reactive than the aromatic ring of Q

b

reduction of the first C = C of P is faster than reduction of the second or third C = C

c

the hydrogenation of P is exothermic

d

one aromatic ring of P is less reactive than the other ring of Q

answer is B.

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Annelation effect. To retain aromaticity.

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Hydrogenation of naphthalene (P) with excess hydrogen gas stops cleanly at 1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydronaphthalene (Q). What conclusion can be drawn from his experiment ?