Hydrogenation of vegetable oils is a/an _______________ reaction ?

Correct answer: C. Exothermic

  • A. Endothermic
  • B. Autocatalytic
  • C. Exothermic
  • D. Homogenous

Explanation

Hydrogenation adds hydrogen across the unsaturated double bonds of vegetable-oil fatty acids and releases heat. It is therefore exothermic, although a catalyst is normally used.

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