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.

What reaction type occurs when palm oil is added to potash and foams are observed?

A. salting out
B. saponificationCorrect
C. neutralization
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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