During hydrogenation of oils,higher melting point 'vegetable ghee' is formed because:

  • A
    Hydrogen is dissolved in the oil
  • B
    Hydrogen combines with oxygen of the oil
  • C
    Esters of unsaturated fatty acids are reduced to those of saturated acids
  • D
    Hydrogen drives off the impurities from the oil

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