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JAMB Chemistry 1984 Question 32

Question 32

Fats, Oils and Soaps

Alkaline hydrolysis of naturally occurring fats and oils yields

  1. A.fats and acids
  2. B.soaps and glycerol
  3. C.margarine and butter
  4. D.esters
  5. E.detergents
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Answer: B (soaps and glycerol)

Explanation

Boiling fats or oils with an alkali (saponification) splits the esters into soap (the sodium salt of the fatty acid) and glycerol.