$CH_2-O-COR_1$
$|$
$CH-O-COR_2$
$|$
$CH_2-O-COR_3 + 3NaOH \to (A) + 3R-COONa$ (Salt of fatty acid/soap)
Product $(A)$ of the reaction is

  • A
    Ethylene glycol
  • B
    Glycerol
  • C
    Glyceryltrinitrate (explosive)
  • D
    Cumene hydrogen peroxide

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The waxes are long chain compounds of fatty acids,which belong to the class of

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