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Which of the following can be used as a catalyst during the production of biodiesel?

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Sodium hydroxide
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Potassium hydroxide
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Calcium hydroxide
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Sodium hydroxide
Biodiesel can be produced from vegetable oil and animal fats. Biodiesel (alkyl ester) is produced by base catalyzed (NaOH) transesterification of the oil. The reaction takes place between the fat or oil in presence of alcohol.
So, the correct answer is 'Sodium hydroxide'

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