Consider the reaction below: Vegetable oil \(\frac{H2;NI catalyst}{High temperature}\) product. The reaction is applied in the manufacture of?

A.

drugs

B.

margarine

C.

paraffin wax

D.

soapy detergents

Correct answer is B

This is called hydrogenation. It includes the manufacture of margarine from animal or vegetable fats and oils.

Ethene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a finely divided nickel catalyst at a temperature of about 150°C. Ethane is produced.