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Vanaspati ghee is obtained by the vegetable oils

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hydrogenation
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substitution
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addition
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oxidation
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Solution

The correct option is A hydrogenation
Hydrogenation means to treat with hydrogen and it is a chemical reaction between molecular hydrogen and another element. The process is used to reduce or saturate organic compounds. It constitutes the addition of pairs of hydrogen atoms to an alkene. It reduces double and triple bonds. Hydrogenation of unsaturated fats produces saturated fats. It has three components unsaturated substrate, hydrogen and catalyst.

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