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In fatty acid, how many liquid phases exist?(a) One(b) Two(c) Three(d) FourThis question was posed to me in an interview for internship.This intriguing question originated from Technical Operations topic in division Hydrolysis of Unit Processes

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Correct answer is (b) Two

Explanation: In FATTY acids, since oil or liquefied fat is INSOLUBLE in water, two liquid phases exist during hydrolysis, and the reaction rate, of course, depends upon their surface of contact–the GREATER the surface, the FASTER the SAPONIFICATION.



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