JAMB Chemistry 2012 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The saponification of an alkanoate to produce soap and alkanol involves

A. dehydration
B. esterification
C. hydrolysisCorrect
D. oxidation

Explanation

Saponification is a typical hydrolytic reaction involving oil (alkanoate) and alkali to form soap and alkanol (glycerol).

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