Question

Name the process by which biodiesel is obtained from vegetable oils. Give two
examples for biodiesel producing plants.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Biodiesel is made through a chemical process called transesterification whereby the glycerin is separated from the fat or vegetable oil. The process leaves behind two products – methyl esters and glycerin. Methyl esters is the chemical name for biodiesel and glycerin is used in a variety of products, including soap