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The number of moles of hydrogen that can be added to 1 mole of an oil is the highest in
ChemistryHydrocarbonsJEE Main
Options:
  • A groundnut oil
  • B sunflower seed oil
  • C mustard oil
  • D linseed oil
Solution:
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The correct answer is: linseed oil
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\%).

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