C6 fats, oils, soaps, detergents (part 1)

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26 12 Look at the diagrams. They show the displayed formulas of some fats and oils. Formula A

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Formula C H

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Formula B H

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(a) Which formula is unsaturated? Explain your answer. ................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. [2] (b) Fats and oils can be split up by saponification. Explain what happens during saponification. ................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. [2]

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