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Catalytic hydrogenation of oil gives:

Correct answer: E. Fats

  • A. Alkene
  • B. Alkyne
  • C. Soap
  • D. Alkyl halides
  • E. Fats

Explanation

The correct answer is option Fat, Option E. The catalytic hydrogenation of oil refers to the process of adding hydrogen (H2) in the presence of a catalyst to unsaturated fats or oils. This process converts unsaturated fatty acids, which have double bonds, into saturated fatty acids by adding hydrogen atoms.

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