Chapter 11, Problem 33Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The term partially hydrogenated should be explained and the reason for labeling “partially hydrogenated soybean oil” rather than simply soybean oil has to be given.

Concept introduction:

Hydrogenation:

Hydrogenation of alkene means the addition of hydrogen molecules to the unsaturated alkene which makes them saturated hydrocarbon in the presence of catalyst.

Partial hydrogenation:

Partial hydrogenation of alkene means the addition of hydrogen molecules to some of the double bonds, but not to all of them and thus making it partially saturated.