MCQ
Fat on hydrolysis gives which alcohol?
  • Glycerol
  • B
    Propanol
  • C
    Butanol
  • D
    Ethanol

Answer

Correct option: A.
Glycerol
a
$\begin{aligned} & CH _{2} OH \\ & 1 \\ \text { Fat }+ NaOH \text { or KOH } \rightarrow & \text { CHOH sodium or potassium } \\ & 1 \\ & CH _{2} OH \\ & \text { Glycerol } \end{aligned}$

Salt of fatty acid.

$\therefore$ Glycerol is alcohol, formed by hydrolysis of fats.

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