Give the reaction for the hydrogenation of unsaturated carbon compounds. Define the term catalyst and name the catalyst used in this reaction. Which oil should be chosen for cooking and why?

Hydrogenation is the process of addition of hydrogen to compounds containing double/triple bonds to form saturated compounds.


The hydrogenation of unsaturated carbon compounds is given by the reaction:



Catalyst is a substance which alters the rate of a chemical reaction, without undergoing any change to itself. Nickel, palladium can be used as the catalyst for hydrogenation.


Vegetable oil must be chosen for cooking as it contains unsaturated fatty acids which are good for health.


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