WAEC - Chemistry (2007 - No. 31)
Consider the reaction below: Vegetable oil \(\frac{H2;NI catalyst}{High temperature}\) product. The reaction is applied in the manufacture of?
drugs
margarine
paraffin wax
soapy detergents
Explanation
This is called hydrogenation. It includes the manufacture of margarine from animal or vegetable fats and oils.
Ethene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a finely divided nickel catalyst at a temperature of about 150°C. Ethane is produced.