Give a test that can be used to differentiate chemically between butter and cooking oil.

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asked May 8, 2017 in Chemistry by Rohit Singh (61,782 points) 35 133 356

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answered May 8, 2017 by Rohit Singh (61,782 points) 35 133 356
 
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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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