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Saponification of the compound shown with aqueous sodium hydroxide gives glycerol and

  1. ADodecan-1-ol
  2. BLauric acid only
  3. CSodium lauryl sulphate
  4. DSodium laurate

Answer: D

The compound shown is glyceryl trilaurate, a triglyceride. Alkaline hydrolysis gives glycerol and three moles of sodium laurate, , a soap. The acid is not obtained as such in alkaline medium and no sulphate or alcohol forms.
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