Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2024

Fats and oils are esters of fatty organic acids combined with a trihydric alkanol commonly referred to as:

A
ethanol
B
methanol
C
glycol
D
glycerol
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Correct Option: D

Fats and oils are triesters of glycerol and fatty acids. Glycerol is a trihydric alcohol with three hydroxyl groups.

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