Question

The hydrogenation of vegetable oil in the presence of nickel catalyst forms Vanaspati-ghee.

Hint:

Remember: Hydrogenation of vegetable oil turns it into a solid fat (Vanaspati) with the help of a nickel catalyst.

Answer 1

Hydrogenation is a chemical process where hydrogen is added to unsaturated fats (vegetable oil) in the presence of a catalyst (such as nickel) to convert them into saturated fats. Vanaspati is a type of hydrogenated vegetable oil that has a high melting point and is solid at room temperature. The hydrogenation process leads to the formation of Vanaspati, also known as "Vanaspati-ghee" in India. Nickel is used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation process because it accelerates the reaction without being consumed by it.