Question

Statement I: A triester of glycerol with stearic acid on boiling with `Aq`. `NaOH` gives solid cake with soapy touch.
Statement II: Free glycerol is liberated which is a syrupy reactions.
A. Statement `I` is true, Statement `II` is true, Statements `II` is the correct explanation of Statement `I`.
B. Statement `I` is true, Statement `II` is true, Statement `II` is not the correct explanation of Statement `I`.
C. Statement `I` is true, Statement `II` is false.
D. Statement `I` is false, Statement `II` is true.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C

Statement `I` is correct. Statemetn `II` is wrong. Correct explanation: Soap is sodium salt of higher fatty acids.