Yr12 Ch1 Lesson 3 Synthesis of biodiesel

What is the common name of the above substance?

• glycerol

• triglycerol

• triglyceride

• fatty acid methyl ester (F.A.M.E.)

What is the name of this compound?

• glycerol

• triglycerol

• triglyceride

• fatty acid methyl ester (F.A.M.E.)

Which of the following statement is WRONG?

• Biodiesel has a higher flash point than petrodiesel

• Biodiesel is more hygroscopic than petrodiesel

• Biodiesel has higher energy content than petrodiesel

• Biodiesel has is higher viscosity than petrodiesel

Which of the following is glycerol?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the mole ratio of Triglyceride to methanol, needed for the transesterification reaction of forming biodiesel

• 1:1

• 3:1

• 1:3