JAMB Chemistry 2020 Objective — Question 38
Question 38 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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38. What reaction type occurs when palm oil is added to potash and foams are observed?
- A. A. salting out
- B. B. saponificationCorrect
- C. C. neutralization
- D. D. esterification
Explanation
Palm oil (a fat/ester) reacting with potash (KOH) to form soap and glycerol is saponification, and the foaming observed is characteristic of soap formation.
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