The gas used in the hydrogenation of oils in presence of nickel as a catalyst is:

Methane

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Ethane

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Ozone

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Hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is D Hydrogen
Oils are hydrogenated in the presence of nickel catalyst by using hydrogen gas. The product is fats.
Oils contain unsaturated long-chain carboxylic acids and fats contains a saturated long chain of carboxylic acids.

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