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Adams's catalyst
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Etymology
The first published preparation was reported by V. Voorhees and Roger Adams.
Noun
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en inorganic compound platinum dioxide, a dark brown powder that is a catalyst for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in organic synthesis
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