Fats are formed from glycerol molecules and fatty acid molecules - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 3 - 2016
Question 3
Fats are formed from glycerol molecules and fatty acid molecules.
The mole ratio of glycerol molecules to fatty acid molecules is
A 1 : 2
B 2 : 1
C 1 : 3
D 3 : 1
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Fats are formed from glycerol molecules and fatty acid molecules - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 3 - 2016
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The mole ratio of glycerol molecules to fatty acid molecules
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Answer
Fats, or triglycerides, are formed by a reaction between one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules. Therefore, the mole ratio of glycerol to fatty acids is 1:3. Thus, the correct answer is C (1:3).
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