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.