Which one of the following statements is true?

Options

A. Saponification of oil yields a diol
B. Drying of oil involves hydrolysis
C. Addition of antioxidation to oil minimizes rancidity
D. Refining of oil involves hydrogenation

Answer

C

Explanation

Upon saponification oils yield soaps. Drying of oil involves oxidation, polymerisation, colloidal gel formation but not hydrolysis. Refining of oils does not involve hydrogenation. The substances which can prevent the occurrence of oxidative rancidity are known as antioxidants.