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the reaction of palm oil with KOH A) hydrogenation B) hydrolysis C)saponification

the reaction of palm oil with KOH

A) hydrogenation

B) hydrolysis

C)saponification

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correct option is (c) saponification.

It is because saponification is heating the fat like palm oil with strong base like NaOH or KOH. This results in formation of salt of fatty acid and glycerol. Saponification with KOH produces softer liquid soap and saponification with NaOH produces solid soap. Reaction of palm oil with KOH produces a potassium salt of fatty acid and glycerol.

option (a) is incorrect as hydrogenation is addition of H2, but here KOH is added.

option (b) is incorrect as hydrolysis is breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water, but here reaction is with KOH.

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