Question

question 1 of 13 which process converts vegetable oils into biodiesel? hydrogenation transesterification esterification

Explanation:

Vegetable oils are triglycerides. Transesterification is the process where the glycerol part of the triglyceride is replaced with an alcohol (usually methanol), forming fatty - acid methyl esters which is biodiesel. Hydrogenation is mainly for adding hydrogen to unsaturated bonds in fats and oils for other purposes like making them more solid. Esterification is a general reaction to form esters but transesterification is the specific process for making biodiesel from vegetable oils.

Answer:

B. Transesterification