Explain hydrogenation of a monounsaturated fatty acid

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Hydrogenation of a monounsaturated fatty acid yields a saturated fatty acid. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid. Predict the product of its hydrogenation:

CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7CO2H?product

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