Industrial catalysis (hydrogenation): Which metal is commonly used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of oils to fats? Identify the standard heterogeneous catalyst employed in edible oil hydrogenation. Choose the correct option.

Q: Industrial catalysis (hydrogenation): Which metal is commonly used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of oils to fats? Identify the standard heterogeneous catalyst employed in edible oil hydrogenation. Choose the correct option.

Concept/Approach Finely divided nickel (Ni) is the classic, economical hydrogenation catalyst for converting unsaturated oils to fats. Although Pt can catalyze hydrogenation, industrial vanaspati processes rely on Ni. Final Answer Ni

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Ni

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
Finely divided nickel (Ni) is the classic, economical hydrogenation catalyst for converting unsaturated oils to fats. Although Pt can catalyze hydrogenation, industrial vanaspati processes rely on Ni.

Final Answer
Ni

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