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Alkaline hydrolysis of coconut oil gives...

Alkaline hydrolysis of coconut oil gives:

A

glycol

B

alcohol

C

glycerol

D

ethylene oxide

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The correct Answer is:
C
Coconut oil + Alkali Soap = Glycerol.
It is a saponification reaction.
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