Chapter 23, Problem 37PS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical equation for the hydrogenation of 1-hexene has to be written. The importance of hydrogenation process in food industry should be explained.

Concept introduction:

Hydrogenation: The addition of hydrogen to unsaturated compounds to convert saturated compounds in the presence of catalyst.

In the food industry, fatty acids are converted into saturated compound through hydrogenation and thus reduces the chance of getting spoiled