Q11 / 180 · KCET 2012 · Chemistry

The number of moles of hydrogen that can be added to 1 mole of an oil is the highest in

A
groundnut oil
B
sunflower seed oil
C
mustard oil
Correct answer
D
linseed oil

Solution

1 mole of linseed oil has maximum number of moles of hydrogen added. This oil is a typical drying oil. It consists of linolenic acid (80\%), linolenic acid ester $(15 \%)$ and triolein (5\%).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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