Name the type of chemical process involved in the production of
(a) polythene from ethene
(b) ethene from kerosene fraction of petroleum.
(c) soap from vegetable oils
(d) margarine from vegetable oils
Explanation
(a) Polythene is produced from ethene by polymerization.
(b) Ethene can be produced from kerosine fraction of petroleum by cracking process.
(c) Soap is produced from vegetable oil by alkaline hydrolysis of the oil (ester)
(d) Magarine is produced from vegetable oil by hydrogenation of the oil