Difference between vegetable oils and mineral oils, Chemistry

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Difference between vegetable oils and Mineral oils

Property	Vegetable oils	Minerals oils
1. Composition	These are triesters of glycerol with higher fatty acids.	These are hydrocarbons (saturated). Kerosene oil-Alkanes from C₁₂ to C₁₆.
2. Source	Seeds root and fruits of plants.	These occur inside earth in the form of petroleum.
3. Hydrolysis	Undergo hydrolysis with alkali. Form soap and glycerol.	No hydrolysis occurs.
4. On adding NaOH and phenolphthalein	Decolourisation of pink colour occurs.	No effect.
5. Burning	Burns slowly	Burn very readily.
6. Hydrogenation	Hydrogenation occurs in presence of nickel catalyst. Solid glycerides (fats) are formed.	No hydrogenation occurs.

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