Consider the reaction below: Vegetable oil \(\frac{H2;NI catalyst}{High temperature}\) product. The reaction is applied in the manufacture of?
- drugs
-
margarine
- paraffin wax
- soapy detergents
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
This is called hydrogenation. It includes the manufacture of margarine from animal or vegetable fats and oils.
Ethene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a finely divided nickel catalyst at a temperature of about 150°C. Ethane is produced.