JAMB Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The alkanol obtained from the production of soap is

A. methanol
B. propanol
C. ethanol
D. glycerolCorrect

Explanation

The alkanol obtained from the production of soap is glycerol. The IUPAC name of glycerol is propan-1,2,3-triol.

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