JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following is an ester?

(A)Coconut oilCorrect
(B)Kerosene
(C)Soap
(D)Glycerine

Answer: (A)

Solution

Coconut oil, like all natural fats and oils, is a triester (triglyceride) of glycerol with fatty acids, and so is chemically an ester. Kerosene is a hydrocarbon

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Question ID VK-151168