Question

The reaction which is most commonly used in the conversion of vegetable oils to fats is:

• A. hydrogenation reaction
• B. hydroformylation reaction
• C. oxidation reaction
• D. hydrogen removal reaction

Answer 1

The correct option is A hydrogenation reaction

Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecular hydrogen $\left(H_2\right)$and another unsaturated compound, usually in the presence of a catalyst such as nickel, palladium or platinum. The process is commonly employed to reduce or saturate organic compounds. Hydrogenation typically constitutes the addition of pairs of hydrogen atoms to a molecule, generally an alkene. The conversion of vegetable oils to fats is a hydrogenation reaction.