1.

Write the correct option for each of the following questions

a. Which of the following statement is true for the saponification reaction: [1]
(A) a polar group (-COO-Na+) called as head and a non-polar group (R-hydrocarbon part) called as
tail.
(B) a non-polar group (-COO-Na+) called as head and a polar group (R-hydrocarbon part) called as
tail.
(C) a polar group (-COO-Na+) called as tail and a non-polar group (R-hydrocarbon part) called as
head.
(D) a non-polar group (-COO-Na+) called as tail and a polar group (R-hydrocarbon part) called as
head.

ANSWER: (A)

b. In order to study saponification reaction we first prepare solution of sodium hydroxide. If we

record the temperature of this solution just after adding sodium hydroxide flakes to water and also
test its nature using litmus, it may be concluded that the process of making this solution is [4]
(A) exothermic and the solution is alkaline.
(B) endothermic and the solution is alkaline.
(C) endothermic and the solution is acidic.
(D) exothermic and the solution is acidic.

ANSWER: (A)

c. The function of common salt in the preparation of soap is to [3]

(A) reduce the alkalinity of the soap.
(B) reduce the acidity of the soap.
(C) enhance the cleansing capacity of soap.
(D) favor precipitation of soap.

ANSWER: (D)

d. Which of the following statement is true about saponification value of oil? [2]
(A) The shorter the chain of fatty acid, the higher is the saponification value.
(B) The shorter the chain of fatty acid, the higher is the saponification value.
(C) The higher the saturation in chain of fatty acid, the lower is the saponification value.
(D) The lower the saturation in chain of fatty acid, the higher is the saponification value.

ANSWER: (A)

e. Which of the following statement for saponification reaction is true? [1]

(A) Hydrolysis of glycerol and long chain fatty acid
(B) Cleaving of ester molecule
(C) Alkaline hydrolysis of fatty acids
(a) A and B
(b) B and C
(c) A and C
(d) A B and C

ANSWER: b
f. __________ and _________ are the example of saturated and unsaturated fatty acid respectively.
[6]

(a) Butyric acid, Palmitic acid

(b) Capric acid, lauric acid
(c) Stearic acid, Oleic acid
(d) Sapienic acid, Elaidic acid

ANSWER: c

g. Which of the following statement is true? [7]

(a)Soap and detergent both have charge head and a non-polar tail.
(b)Soap and detergent are prepared from natural fat and oil.
(c)Soap and detergent form precipitate with calcium and magnesium ion.
(d)Soap and detergent are completely biodegradable.

ANSWER: a

1. Write the correct answers in the space provided

a. For better lather formation __________is added to laundry soap as fillers. [8]

ANSWER: Sodium Rosinate

b. The process of adding common salt in the soap preparation is known as ____________. [8]

ANSWER: Salting

c. Fatty acids are carboxylic acids with hydrocarbon chains of _________ carbons. [8]
ANSWER: 4 to 36
d. For dissolving triglyceride and to increase boiling point of the mixture __________ is added
as solvent in the process of preparation of soap. [5]
ANSWER: ethanol

e. The concentrated NaOH solution we have used in the preparation of soap is called as
________ [6].

ANSWER: Lye

f. ____________ is the fat or oil which is unsaponifiable. [1]

ANSWER: Paraffin wax

2. Write down the balance chemical reaction for the formation of triglyceride. [1][8]
ANSWER:

3. Write down the Balance chemical reaction for the formation of soap. [1][8]

ANSWER:

1. http://amrita.olabs.edu.in/?sub=73&brch=3&sim=119&cnt=1
2. https://www.sanfoundry.com/organic-chemistry-questions-answers-saponification/
3. https://www.toppr.com/ask/question/while-studying-saponification-reaction-for-the-
preparation-of-soap-the/
4. https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/in-order-to-study-saponification-
reaction-we-first-prepare-2/carbon-and-its-compounds/8790191
5. https://www.chegg.com/homework-help/questions-and-answers/purpose-ethanol-
saponification-reaction--catalyzes-saponification-process-b-helps-prevent--q24841911
6. https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/saturated-vs-unsaturated-fat
7. https://laney.edu/cheli-fossum/wp-content/uploads/sites/210/2012/01/13-Saponification.pdf
8. PPT, Manual and manual theory