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Hydrogenation of unsaturated oils to form solid saturated fats (vanaspati ghee) is carried out in the presence of a finely divided nickel catalyst, such as Raney Ni.

${\text{V}}_2{\text{O}}_5$ is used as a catalyst in the Contact process for the manufacture of sulphuric acid.

$\text{Fe}$ is used as a catalyst in the Haber process for the synthesis of ammonia.

${\text{MnO}}_2$ is used as a catalyst in the preparation of oxygen from potassium chlorate.

Answer: Raney Ni