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JAMB Chemistry 1981 Question 27

Question 27

Fats, Oils and Soaps

Fats and oils are

  1. A.addition products of long-chain fatty acids and alkali
  2. B.addition products of long-chain fatty acids and glycerol
  3. C.condensation products of long-chain fatty acids and glycerol
  4. D.condensation products of formaldehyde and glycerol
  5. E.liquids at 20°C
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Answer: C (condensation products of long-chain fatty acids and glycerol)

Explanation

Fats and oils are esters formed when fatty acids react with glycerol, losing water; reactions that eliminate water are condensation reactions.