Catalysis: Hydrogenation

This lecture covers the topic of catalysis, focusing on the process of hydrogenation. It explains the differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, highlighting the advantages of using soluble catalysts. The lecture also discusses the activity, selectivity, and ease of tuning the catalyst's activity. Various catalysts such as Pd/C and Wilkinson catalyst are presented, along with their applications in hydrogenation reactions. The importance of product purification, catalyst separation, and ligand association in alkene hydrogenation is also addressed.