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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Alkaline hydrolysis of oils (or fats) is called :
Options
A Saponification
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B Fermentation
C Diazotization
D Rancidification
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alkaline hydrolysis of oils and fats is called saponification. It produces glycerol and soap (carboxylate salts).

Hint

What is the alkaline hydrolysis of fats called?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1472 of 1999
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