JAMB Chemistry 2020 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

32. The process involved in the conversion of an oil into margarine is known as

A. A. pyrolysis
B. B. dehydration
C. C. condensation
D. D. hydrogenationCorrect

Explanation

Vegetable oils are converted into margarine through hydrogenation, which converts unsaturated fats (liquid oils) into saturated fats (solid margarine).

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