Post-UTME Chemistry 2017 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Catalytic hydrogenation of oils results in the production of

A. soap
B. detergent
C. alkanes
D. margarineCorrect

Explanation

Hydrogenation of unsaturated vegetable oils converts them into solid/semi-solid fats used to make margarine. (No printed answer key for this session; answer worked out independently.)

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