Hydrolysis of fats by alkali is called (A) Saponification number (B) Saponification (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

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Last Answer : Saponification

Description : Saponification involves the hydrolysis of fats and oils by- (1) water (2) washing soda (3) stearic acid (4) caustic soda

Last Answer : (4) caustic soda Explanation: Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) is a versatile alkali. Its main uses are in the manufacture of pulp and paper, alumina, soap and detergents, petroleum products and chemical production.

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Description : The hydrolysis of a fat using a solution of a strong hydroxide is called: w) neutralization x) esterification y) saponification z) condensation

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- SAPONIFICATION

Description : The process involved in making soap is (1) Saponification (2) Hydrolysis (3) Condensation (4) Polymerization

Last Answer : (1) Saponification Explanation: Saponification is a process that produces soap, usually from fats and lye. In technical teens, saponification involves base (usually caustic soda NaOH) hydrolysis ... of a carboxylate. In addition to soap, such traditional saponification processes produces glycerol.

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Description : Glycerol released from adipose tissue by hydrolysis of triglycerides is mainly (A) Taken up by liver (B) Taken up by extrahepatic tissues (C) Reutilised in adipose tissue (D) Excreted from the body FATS AND FATTY ACID METABOLISM 85

Last Answer : Answer : A

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Last Answer : (D) Hydrolysis of ester in presence of alkali or acid is a zero order reaction

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Last Answer : `XeF_(2)` on hydrolysis (in the presence of alkali) yield : A. `XeOF_(4)` B. `XeO_(3)` C. `XeO_(2)F_(2)` D. Xe

Description : The main cause of rancidity in of fats and foods is the oils - (1) hydrolysis (2) oxidation (3) clarification (4) reduction

Last Answer : (2) oxidation Explanation: Rancidity in foods is due to the complete or incomplete oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air light, moisture or by bacterial action, resulting in unpleasant taste and odor.

Description : The end products of saponification: (A) glycerol (B) acid (C) soap (D) Both (A) and (C)

Last Answer : Answer : D

Description : Iodine number denotes (A) Degree of unsaturation (B) Saponification number (C) Acid number (D) Acetyl number

Last Answer : Answer : A

Description : Saponification number indicates (A) Unsaturation in fat (B) Average M.W of fatty acid (C) Acetyl number (D) Acid number

Last Answer : Answer : B

Description : Saponification number is (A) mg of KOH required to saponify one gm of fat or oil (B) mg of KOH required to neutralize free fatty acids of one gms of fat (C) mg of KOH required to neutralize the acetic acid obtained by saponification of one gm of fat after it has been acetylated (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer : C

Description : Does saponification number of a fat molecule increase or decrease with the molecular weight of the fat?

Last Answer : Decreases with increase in molecular weight of fat.

Description : What is saponification?

Last Answer : Hydrolysis of fat by alkali is called are saponification.

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Last Answer : Iodine number

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Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) & (C)

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Last Answer : Answer : B

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Last Answer : (B) Esterification

Description : 4. The difference between saponification value and acid value is (A) Called ester value (B) Always negative (C) Constant for all fatty oils (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Called ester value

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Last Answer : (i) Osmosis: osmosis, in botany and chemistry, the flow of one constituent of a solution through a membrane while the other constituents are blocked and unable to pass through the (selecyively permeable membrane ... in a second liquid with which the first will not mix: an emulsion of oil in vinegar

Description : Why is the knowledge of saponification value of oil important?

Last Answer : Saponification value helps the manufacturer of soap to prepare soap which does not contain excess of potassium hydroxide.

Description : What is meant by saponification value?

Last Answer : Saponification value can be defined as the amount of potassium hydroxide in ‘mg’ (milligrams) required to neutralize the fatty acid present in one gram of oil or fat.

Description : Explain the steps involved in saponification.

Last Answer : Saponification is the reaction that takes place between oil and sodium hydroxide during the manufacture of soap. The steps involved are: 1) Hydrolysis of fats or oil into carboxylic acid and glycerol. 2) Neutralization of the fatty acid by sodium hydroxide.

Description : What is meant by saponification?

Last Answer : The process of neutralizing the fatty acids present in oils or fats by adding sodium or potassium hydroxide is called saponification.

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Last Answer : produces glycerol and soap

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Last Answer : Soap

Description : Explain following: i) Saponification ii) Emulsification.

Last Answer : i) Saponification:- It is the number of milligrams of KOH required to saponify 1 gm of oil.  A good lubricant should have moderate saponification value.  ii) Emulsification:- Certain oils have the ... in the refined form because in that case, the chances, of emulsion formation would be minimum. 

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Description : Propionyl CoA is formed on oxidation of (A) Monounsaturated fatty acids (B) Polyunsaturated fatty acids (C) Fatty acids with odd number of carbon atoms (D) None of these FATS AND FATTY ACID METABOLISM 83

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Last Answer : Answer : B