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Cyclohexene can act as an H2 donor in the Pd on C catalysed reduction of alkenes. The reaction is driven by the thermodynamic stability of benzene.

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cis Alkene (generic)     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Cyclohexene     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Palladium on carbon Catalyst    Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Alkyl, -CH2CH2- (generic)     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Benzene     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Addition
Reduction: Of Substrate By Reagent

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