WAEC Chemistry 2015 Objective — Question 41
Question 41 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following reactions would take place when concentrated sodium hydroxide solution is added to hot palm oil?
- A. Esterification
- B. Neutralization
- C. Polymerization
- D. SaponificationCorrect
Explanation
The reaction of concentrated NaOH with hot palm oil (a fat/oil) produces soap - this process is called saponification.
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