Which reaction is involved in preparing margarine from corn oil?
A)hydrolysis
B)hydrogenation
C)saponification
D)esterification

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Margarine is prepared from vegetable oils (such as corn oil) through the process of hydrogenation, where hydrogen gas is added to the oil in the presence of a catalyst to convert unsaturated fats into saturated fats, solidifying the oil at room temperature.

Which Reaction Is Involved in Preparing Margarine from Corn Oil