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JAMB Chemistry 2002 Question 37

Question 37

Fats, Oils and Soaps

The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as

  1. A.hydrolysis
  2. B.esterification
  3. C.acidification
  4. D.saponification
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Answer: D (saponification)

Explanation

Boiling a fat or oil with sodium hydroxide splits it into soap and glycerol; this soap-making reaction is saponification.