Question

Which catalyst is used in hydrogenation of oil?

Answer 1

1. Hydrogenation is the process that involves the addition of Hydrogen.
2. When unsaturated compounds are treated with Hydrogen then they change to form saturated compounds.
3. The catalyst is used in the reaction to speed the process without changing itself.
4. Nickel, Platinum, and palladium are used as a catalyst for the Hydrogenation of oils.
5. Nickle is used at $200°\mathrm{C}$ while Platinum and Palladium are used under the ordinary temperature range.
6. The chemical reaction is represented as:
   $$\begin{gathered} {\mathrm{CH}}_2={\mathrm{CH}}_2\left(g\right)+{\mathrm{H}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)\stackrel{\mathrm{Pd}/\mathrm{Pt}/\mathrm{Ni}}{\to }{\mathrm{CH}}_3-{\mathrm{CH}}_3\left(\mathrm{g}\right) \\ \mathrm{Ethene}\mathrm{Hydrogen}\mathrm{Ethane} \end{gathered}$$
7. Therefore, the catalyst used in this reaction is Palladium, Platinum, and Nickel.