What compounds are formed on hydrolysis of a typical fat with aqueous sodium hydroxide (saponificati — Biochemistry Chemistry Question
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What compounds are formed on hydrolysis of a typical fat with aqueous sodium hydroxide (saponification)?
A.
One equivalent each of an alcohol and the salt of a monocarboxylic acid
B.
Three equivalents of alcohols and one equivalent of the salt of a tricarboxylic acid
C.✓ Correct
One equivalent of a triol and three equivalents of the salt of monocarboxylic acids
D.
One equivalent each of a triol and the salt of a tricarboxylic acid
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