Question

Hydrogenated vegetable oil is the primary ingredient in margarine. How does hydrogenated vegetable oil differ from nonhydrogenated vegetable oil?
Select one:
A. Hydrogenated vegetable oil contains more cis fatty acids than nonhydrogenated vegetable oil.
B. Hydrogenated vegetable oil has more kinks in its fatty acid chains than does nonhydrogenated vegetable oil.
C. Hydrogenated vegetable oil has a lower melting point than nonhydrogenated vegetable oil.
D. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is solid at room temperature, whereas nonhydrogenated vegetable oil is liquid.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is solid at room temperature, whereas nonhydrogenated vegetable oil is liquid.