Which process converts vegetable oils into solid fats by adding hydrogen in the presence of a nickel catalyst?
A
Saponification
B
Hydrogenation
C
Esterification
D
Fermentation
Correct Answer: Option B — Hydrogenation
Explanation:
Hydrogenation adds hydrogen gas to unsaturated vegetable oils in the presence of a nickel catalyst converting carbon to carbon double bonds to single bonds producing solid margarine.