Question

18. Consider the following statements –
1. Biodiesel can be produced from vegetable oil, animal oil/fats.
2. Production process of Biodiesel is called as Trans-esterification.
3. The main benefit of biodiesel is that it is ‘carbon neutral’.
4. Biodiesel can be used alone, or blended with petro diesel in any proportion.
Correct answer code is:

• A. Only 1 and 3
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 2
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

1. Biodiesel refers to a vegetable oil - or animal fat-based diesel fuel consisting of long-chain alkyl (methyl, ethyl, or propyl) esters. Biodiesel is typically made by chemically reacting lipids with an alcohol producing fatty acid esters.
2. Biodiesel is meant to be used in standard diesel engines and is thus distinct from the vegetable and waste oils used to fuel converted diesel engines. Biodiesel can be used alone, or blended with petro diesel in any proportions. Biodiesel blends can also be used as heating oil