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JAMB Chemistry 1989 Question 46

Question 46

Fats, Oils and Soaps

The alkaline hydrolysis of fats and oils produces soap and

  1. A.propane 1, 1, 3-triol
  2. B.propane-1,3,3-triol
  3. C.propane-1,2,2-triol
  4. D.propane-1,2,3-triol
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Answer: D (propane-1,2,3-triol)

Explanation

Saponification of a fat gives soap and glycerol, which is propane-1,2,3-triol.