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Explain : Addition reaction |
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Answer» Solution :A reaction in which another MOLECULE is ADDED to an organic compound to FORM a new organic compound is known as an addition reaction. OR A reaction in which two reactants combine to form a single product is known as an addition reaction. Unsaturated hydrocarbons add hydrogen in the presence of catalysts such as palladium or nickel to form saturated hydrocarbons.  This reaction is commonly used in the hydrogenation of vegetable oils using a nickel catalyst. Vegetable oils possesses long unsaturated CARBON chains while animal fats possesses saturated carbon chains, hence, vegetable oils are good for health Animal fats generally contain saturated fatty acids which are SAID to be harmful for health. |
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