Complete and balance the following complete hydrogenation reaction: CH₃CH₂C CCH₃ + 2H₂ → ?

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The given reaction is a complete hydrogenation of a compound with multiple double bonds. The balanced equation would have equal numbers of carbon, hydrogen and sulfur atoms on both sides. The product should have no double bonds and all carbon atoms should be saturated with hydrogen atoms. Option B satisfies these conditions with the formation of two molecules of the fully saturated compound CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ and one molecule of hydrogen gas (2H₂). Option A is incorrect because it only has three hydrogen atoms on the product side, indicating an incomplete hydrogenation. Option C and E are both incorrect because they have more carbon atoms on the product side than on the reactant side, violating the law of conservation of mass. Option D is incorrect as it has an excessive number of molecules on the product side, violating the principle of simplicity.

Complete and Balance the Following Complete Hydrogenation Reaction: CH3CH2C

Complete and Balance the Following Complete Hydrogenation Reaction: CH₃CH₂C