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Saponification of coconut oil yields gly...

Saponification of coconut oil yields glycerol and

A

palmitic acid

B

sodium palmitate

C

oleic acid

D

stearic acid

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The correct Answer is:
B
Saponification (alkaline hydrolysis) of oils and fats gives glycerol and sodium salt of fatty acids, which is sodium palmitate in the present question
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