Liquid vegetable oils are converted to solid margarine by the use of
- A. hydrogen gas ✓
- B. chlorine gas
- C. carbon dioxide gas
- D. oxygen gas
Correct Answer: A. hydrogen gas
Explanation
Liquid vegetable oils undergo hydrogenation, a process where hydrogen gas is added across the double bonds of unsaturated fats in the presence of a catalyst, converting them into solid fats like margarine.
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