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What is the side product of soap industry?
What is the side product of soap industry?
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The correct option is C Glycerol
Soaps are prepared from vegetable oils and animal fats, containing tri-esters called triglycerides.
These triglycerides can be converted to soap by treating them with a strong base, which accelerates cleavage of the ester bond and releases the fatty acid salt and glycerol.
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Option D is correct.
Soaps are prepared from vegetable oils and animal fats, containing tri-esters called triglycerides.
These triglycerides can be converted to soap by treating them with a strong base, which accelerates cleavage of the ester bond and releases the fatty acid salt and glycerol.
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Option D is correct.
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