Platinum Dioxide is a catalyst for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in organic synthesis. The Platinum Dioxide is a dark brown powder. The Platinum Dioxide is not an active catalyst, but it becomes active after exposure to hydrogen where upon it converts to platinum black, which is responsible for reactions.
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