Question

what is hydrogenation? why oil containing unsaturated fatty acid should be chosen for cooking​

Answer 1

Answer:

adding of hydrogen to unsaturated compound in presence of catalyst such as nickel so as to covert into saturated compund is known as hydrogenation.

Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats helps lower levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the blood. ... plz mark as best and hope it helps

Answer 2

Hydrogenation – meaning, to treat with hydrogen – is a chemical reaction between molecular hydrogen (H2) and another compound or element, usually in the presence of a catalyst such as nickel, palladium or platinum. The process is commonly employed to reduce or saturate organic compounds. Hydrogenation typically constitutes the addition of pairs of hydrogen atoms to a molecule, often an alkene. Catalysts are required for the reaction to be usable; non-catalytic hydrogenation takes place only at very high temperatures. Hydrogenation reduces double and triple bonds in hydrocarbons.

containing unsaturated fatty acid should be chosen for cooking because when we cook food the double or triple bounds between unsaturated fatty acids break easily and v r able to digest it ...............but in case of saturated fatty acids bonds do not break as thy r already saturated so nt easily digestable