The hydrogenation of vegetable oil results in:

A) the oil becoming more liquid at room temperature.
B) a decrease in the number of hydrogen atoms in the oil molecule.
C) an increase in the number of double bonds between the carbon atoms.
D) the conversion of monounsaturated fatty acids into polyunsaturated fatty acids.
E) a decrease in the number of double bonds between the carbon atoms.


Answer: E

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