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Which is the active catalyst for hydrogenation of lauryl ester?(a) Nickel(b) Copper-ammonium chromate(c) Aluminium oxide(d) Potassium permanganateI had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Industrial Processes-II topic in division Hydrogenation of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT option is (B) Copper-ammonium chromate To elaborate: An active catalyst for hydrogenating the lauryl ESTER of coconut oil FATTY acid is MADE by decomposing copper-ammonium chromate at 350-400°C. |
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