Question

name the catalyst used in hydrogenation of oils why dydrogeneration is necessary for oil

Answer 1

nickel, palladium or platinum

Answer 2

nickel catalyst Hydrogenation converts liquid vegetable oils into solid or semi-solid fats, such as those present in margarine. Changing the degree of saturation of the fat changes someimportant physical properties, such as the melting range, which is why liquidoils become semi-solid.