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In the given reaction, CH2=CH2 + H2 ---------> CH3-CH3, there is the addition of H2.
*the reaction requires an active catalyst, typically Pt, Pd, Ni.

As the addition of H2 or removal of O is called reduction, therefore, there is a reduction of ethylene in the given reaction.

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