A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/14/M/J/25

Explanation
Hydrogenation reveals degree of unsaturation in hydrocarbon X Steps:
- Calculate moles of H2 gas: at room conditions, molar volume ≈ 24,000 cm³/mol, so moles H2 = 20 / 24,000 = 8.33 × 10^{-4} mol.
- Determine H2 per mole of X: 8.33 × 10^{-4} mol H2 / 0.10 mol X = 8.33 × 10^{-3} mol H2 per mol X.
- Interpret: each mol H2 corresponds to one double bond (or equivalent) hydrogenated to alkane.
- Conclude: X has ≈0.008 double bonds per molecule on average, indicating high saturation or large molecule with minimal unsaturation.
Not enough information: Choices A–D not provided, preventing identification of X or confirmation of C.
Final answer: Not enough information.
Topic: Hydrocarbons
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