Hydrogenation of oil is carried out in a/an _______________ in Vanaspati manufacturing plant?
Correct answer: D. Agitated vessel
- A. Packed tower
- B. Sieve tray column
- C. Bubble cap column
- D. Agitated vessel
Explanation
Oil hydrogenation requires intimate contact among oil, hydrogen gas and a solid catalyst, which is achieved in an agitated vessel. Columns are mainly continuous gas-liquid contacting devices and are not the usual hydrogenation reactor here.
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