Question

Explain with the help of a chemical equation, how an addition reaction is used in vegetable ghee
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Answer 1

Addition reaction involves addition of H2 to unsaturated hydrocarbon in presence of Nickel catalyst when they are heated. it gives saturated hydrocarbon. Hydrogenation of oil: Vegetable oil like ground nut oil which is liquid at room temperature undergoes addition reaction and gives vegetable ghee or dalda.

Answer 2

Answer:

oil is unsaturated and ghee is a saturated hydrocarbon .

Explanation:

Oil is basically an alkene or unsaturated while ghee is an alkane or saturated , so addition of hydrogen to alkenes results in the formation of alkanes .