Catalytic hydrogenation of oils gives

Question

Catalytic hydrogenation of oils gives (A) waxes (B) soaps (C) fats (D) fatty acids.

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

The vegetable oils containing glycerides of unsaturated fatty acids undergo catalytichydrogenation· With hydrogen at low pressure in the presence of finely divided nickel resulting in the formation of saturated glycerides which are solid fats at room temperature.

Q. Catalytic hydrogenation of oils gives

waxes

soaps

fats

fatty acids.

The vegetable oils containing glycerides of unsaturated fatty acids undergo catalytichydrogenation· With hydrogen at low pressure in the presence of finely divided nickel resulting in the formation of saturated glycerides which are solid fats at room temperature.