Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 175
Question: Coconut oil upon alkaline hydrolysis gives
[MP PET 1991; AFMC 2000; KCET 2001; BCECE 2005]
Options:
A) Glycol
B) Alcohol
C) Glycerol
D) Ethylene oxide
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Coconut oil + Alkali ® Soap + Glycerol It is a saponification reaction.