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Chemistry For Your Life
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Hydrogenation and the Conversion of Unsaturated Fats
This chapter explores the process of hydrogenation in organic chemistry, specifically how hydrogen gas and a metal catalyst break double bonds and bond hydrogen to carbon atoms. It also discusses the conversion of unsaturated fats into saturated fats through hydrogenation and the use of hydrogenation in making margarine.
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