Question

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to produce biodiesel, a batch of vegetable oil is processed through transesterification. which of the following sets of reactants is required for this conversion?
soap, water, and an acid
triglycerides, methanol, and a catalyst
gasoline, ethanol, and an enzyme

Explanation:

Biodiesel is produced from vegetable oil through transesterification. Vegetable oil contains triglycerides. In transesterification, triglycerides react with methanol in the presence of a catalyst to form biodiesel (fatty - acid methyl esters) and glycerol.

Answer:

B. Triglycerides, Methanol, and a Catalyst