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Catalysts used in the catalytic hydrogenation of coconut oil are _____________(a) Nickel catalysts(b) Copper catalysts(c) Platinum catalysts(d) Cobalt catalystsThis question was posed to me at a job interview.I need to ask this question from Natural Products in portion Natural Products of Chemical Technology

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The CORRECT OPTION is (b) Copper CATALYSTS

Best explanation: Copper catalysts are used in the catalytic hydrogenation of coconut oil. Care must be taken saturation of double bonds doesn’t takes place as saturation is not SUITABLE for MANUFACTURING detergents.



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