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_____ is used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of vegetable oil.
ANickel
BLead
CHelium
DHydrogen
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Nickel
1. Hydrogenation adds hydrogen across the double bonds of unsaturated oils.
2. This reaction is carried out in the presence of a finely divided nickel catalyst.
3. Hence nickel is the catalyst used.
_Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.97._