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The alkaline hydrolysis of oil or fat gives soap and?
The alkaline hydrolysis of oil or fat gives soap and?
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The correct option is B glycerol
Soaps are produced by the alkaline hydrolysis of fats and oils. Fats and oils are esters. The hydrolysis of fats and oils produces fatty acids and glycerol in the ratio of three moles of fatty acid to one mole of glycerol.
Soaps are produced by the alkaline hydrolysis of fats and oils. Fats and oils are esters. The hydrolysis of fats and oils produces fatty acids and glycerol in the ratio of three moles of fatty acid to one mole of glycerol.
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