Question

    Which gas is used to convert vegetable oils into solid

    fats?
    A Hydrogen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sulfur dioxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Chlorine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Oxygen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Vegetable oils are hydrogenated using hydrogen gas to convert them into solid fats, such as margarine. This process increases the melting point of the oil.

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