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Saponification of coconut oil yields glycerol and
ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeVITEEEVITEEE 2017
Options:
  • A palmitic acid
  • B sodium palmitate
  • C oleic acid
  • D stearic acid
Solution:
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The correct answer is: sodium palmitate
Saponification (alkaline hydrolysis) of oils and fats gives glycerol and sodium salt of fatty acids, which is sodium palmitate in the present question

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