JEE Main Chemistry question

The gas used in the hydrogenation of oils in presence of nickel as a catalyst is:

(A)Methane
(B)Ethane
(C)ozone
(D)HydrogenCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Hydrogenation of vegetable oils (converting unsaturated oils into saturated fats/vegetable ghee) is carried out by adding hydrogen gas across the carbon–carbon double bonds, using finely divided

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Question ID VK-137294