Which of the following substances when boiled with aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide would be hydrolyzed? i. Protein ii. Fat iii. Polythene

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 2015 (Objective) Subject: Chemistry

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Which of the following substances when boiled with aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide would be hydrolyzed?

i. Protein ii. Fat iii. Polythene
Answer Details
Protein and fat are both organic compounds that can undergo hydrolysis when boiled with an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide. Polythene, on the other hand, is a synthetic polymer and is not susceptible to hydrolysis under such conditions. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) i and ii.
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