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JAMB Chemistry 2022 Question 39

Question 39

Fats, Oils and Soaps

Alkanol obtained from the manufacture of soap is called

  1. A.ethanol
  2. B.glycol
  3. C.glycerol
  4. D.propanol
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Answer: C (glycerol)

Explanation

Saponification of fats with alkali gives soap and glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol).