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Write a balanced molecular reaction for the hydrogenation of ethyne to the saturated alkane.

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Step-by-step explanation:

When ethyne undergoes a hydrogenation reaction with Ni catalyst and excess hydrogen,

C2H2 + 2H2 => C2H6.

Ethyne reacts with hydrogen gas to form ethane.

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