Chemistryhard · Past Paper
What is the catalyst used in the hydrogenation of vegetable oils?
ACopper
BNickel
CIron
DLead
✓ Correct Answer: B — Nickel
Finely divided Nickel is used to catalyze the addition of hydrogen to unsaturated fats.
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