Two carbon compounds A and B have the molecular formula CH, and C,H, respectively. Which one of the two is most likely to show addition reaction? Justify your answer. Explain with the help of a chemical equation how an addition reaction is useful in the vegetable-ghee industry.

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1.	Two carbon compounds A and B have the molecular formula CH, and C,H, respectively. Which one of the two is most likely to show addition reaction? Justify your answer. Explain with the help of a chemical equation how an addition reaction is useful in the vegetable-ghee industry.
Answer» Solution :`C_3H_6`is the unsaturated compound and hence it undergoes addition reaction. `C_3H_6` (propene) undergoes reduction in the presence of NICKEL or PLATINUM catalyst to give a SATURATED hydrocarbon `C_3H_6` (propane). The above reaction finds its application in the INDUSTRY where an unsaturated VEGETABLE oil is converted to its saturated vegetable ghee by carrying out the hydrogenation of oil.