Glycerol is a sweet, viscous liquid that is a byproduct of soap manufacturing. The reaction is a hydrolysis of esters.
In the production of soap, by-product is
Asked in School Lecturer 2015 · Topic: Detergents and Soap (Chemistry of Saponification: Oils, Fats, and Alkali)
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