Which of the following processes is used to manufacture glycerin in bulk for industrial and commercial purposes?
A) the hydrogenation of ethylene
B) the multistep oxidation process of propene
C) the one-step oxidation of methanol
D) none of these

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Glycerin is typically manufactured in bulk through the multistep oxidation process of propene. This process involves several stages of chemical reactions that result in the conversion of propene into glycerin. Options A and C are not used in the production of glycerin.

Which of the Following Processes Is Used to Manufacture Glycerin