ChemistryOrganic compoundsJAMB
The alkaline hydrolysis of fats and oils (saponification) produces
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Answer: C. soap and glycerol
Fats react with NaOH or KOH to form soap (salts of fatty acids) and propane-1,2,3-triol (glycerol).
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