Consider the reaction below: Vegetable oil \(\frac{H2;NI catalyst}{High temperature}\) product. The reaction is applied in the manufacture of?
A
drugs
B
margarine
C
paraffin wax
D
soapy detergents
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
This is called hydrogenation. It includes the manufacture of margarine from animal or vegetable fats and oils.
Ethene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a finely divided nickel catalyst at a temperature of about 150^\circC. Ethane is produced.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #37237)