Question

Which of the following is obtained when an oil is hydrolysed with alkali

• A. Fat
• B. Wax
• C. Soap
• D. Vitamin

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Soap

Answer 2

$\text{Oil } + NaOH\ (\text{alkali})\ \overset{\quad\text{Saponification}\quad}{\rightarrow}\text{Glycerol} + \text{Soap}$