Q. The term ‘Trans-esterification’ is often seen in the news in the context of which of the following?
Explanation:
Esterification is the general name for a chemical reaction in which two reactants (typically an alcohol and an acid) form an ester as the reaction product. Esters are common in organic chemistry and biological materials, and often have a pleasant characteristic, fruity odor.
The trans-esterification of vegetable oils, animal fats, or waste cooking oils is the process behind conventional biodiesel.