Give a test that can be used to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Give a test that can be used to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Butter contains saturated fats. Therefore, it cannot be hydrogenated. On the other hand, oil has unsaturated fats. That is why it can be hydrogenated to saturated fats (solids).
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