The gas used in the catalytic hydrogenation of poly-unsaturated fatty acids is

Nitrogen

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

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Helium

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Solution

The correct option is B
Hydrogen

The above is an example of catalytic hydrogenation reaction. Poly-unsaturated fatty acids, when hydrogenated yield saturated fatty acids. Partial hydrogenation gives trans-fats

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