Today, palm oil or palm kernel oil is often used for the production of soap. The main components of palm kernel oil are glycerol esters of lauric acid (48%), myristic acid (16%) and palmitic acid (14%). What are the chemical components of soap from palm kernel oil?

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The chemical components of soap from palm kernel oil are palmitic acid (IV), glycerol (V), and lauric acid (VI). These are all present in the main components of palm kernel oil, with the exception of glycerol, which is a byproduct of the saponification process used to make soap. Therefore, the correct answer is C) III, IV, VI.

Today, Palm Oil or Palm Kernel Oil Is Often Used