KMK21303: Test your understanding Part 1

Which of the following best defines an oleochemical?

• A compound derived from petroleum hydrocarbons

• A compound produced from natural oils and fats, either animal or vegetable origin

• A synthetic polymer formed from hydrocarbons

• A compound used exclusively for fuel production

Which of the following processes converts triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol?

• Hydrogenation

• Crystallization

• Hydrolysis

• Saponification

In oleochemical manufacturing, transesterification involves the reaction between fats and:

• Acids

• Alcohols

• Alkanes

• Amines

Which of the following is an advantage of oleochemicals over petrochemicals?

• Higher production energy requirement

• Non-renewable sources

• Readily biodegradable and less toxic

• Derived only from animal fats

Which fatty acid is most abundant in palm oil?

• Linolenic acid

• Palmitic acid

• Stearic acid

• Myristic acid

What is the main function of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)?

• To regulate petroleum exploration

• To promote and develop Malaysia’s palm oil industry

• To manufacture oleochemical products

• To provide fertilizers for oil palm plantations

Which of the following vegetable oils is high in oleic acid and forms a major part of the Mediterranean diet?

• Coconut oil

• Corn oil

• Olive oil

• Soybean oil

The main fatty acids present in coconut oil are:

• Lauric and myristic acids

• Linoleic and linolenic acids

• Oleic and stearic acids

• Palmitic and oleic acids

Which of the following sources accounts for about 88% of total vegetable oil output globally?

• Coconut, corn, olive, and sesame

• Oil palm, soybean, oilseed rape, and olive

• Sunflower, groundnut, sesame, and linseed

• Cottonseed, peanut, palm, and tallow

Which of the following pairs correctly match the oil with its dominant fatty acid?

• Soybean oil — stearic acid

• Corn oil — linoleic acid

• Cottonseed oil — linolenic acid

• Olive oil — lauric acid