Hydrogenation of vegetable oils in presence of finely divided Nickel as catalyst. The reaction is?
A
Heterogeneous catalysis
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B
Homogeneous catalysis
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C
Enzyme catalyzed reaction
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D
Liquid catalyzed reaction
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Solution
The correct option is A Heterogeneous catalysis Hydrogenation of vegetable oils occurs in presence of finely divided Nickel as catalyst. The reaction is heterogeneous catalysis. In this case, catalyst (solid phase) is in a difference phase than reactants and products (solution phase).