Methanol Reacts with Oils and Fats to Produce Biodiesel Through

question 15

Multiple Choice

Methanol reacts with oils and fats to produce biodiesel through a(n) _____ reaction.

• A) trans-esterification
• B) addition
• C) condensation
• D) alkylation
• E) trans-oxidation

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