Catalyst used in hydrogenation of vegetable oil into vanaspati ghee is
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Correct Answer: Option C
Detailed Explanation:
Nickel (Ni) is the industrial catalyst used in the hydrogenation of vegetable oils to produce vanaspati ghee.
The process converts unsaturated fats (liquid oils) into saturated fats (solid ghee) by adding hydrogen in the presence of finely divided nickel at 140–225°C.
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