Question

What is meant by hydrogenation ? With the help of a chemical equation, explain the role of this reaction in industry.

Answer 1

The process of breakdown of unsaturated compounds to saturated compounds by passimg hydrogen gas through it using any catalyst.
This reaction is helful as many oily compounds like vanaspatee ghee are produced by it.

Answer 2

Answer:

The process in which unsaturated Compounds reacts with hydrogen in the presence of nickel (as a catalyst) to form saturated compounds are called hydrogenation.

Explanation

This reaction is commonly used in the hydrogenation of vegetable oils. Vegetable oils have long unsaturated carbon chains, which are converted into vegetable ghee i.e., saturated fatty acids.