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Which gas is used in making vanaspati (banaspati) ghee?

Correct answer C. Hydrogen

Explanation

Vanaspati ghee is made by hydrogenating vegetable oils: hydrogen gas is passed through the oil with a nickel catalyst, saturating double bonds and turning the liquid oil into a solid fat.

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