MHT CET202527 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
What is the number of moles of propane-1,2,3-triol formed when n mole of triglyceride is hydrolysed ?
Options
- An
- B2n
- C3n
- D0.5n
Correct answer
A. n
Step-by-step solution
Hydrolysis of Triglycerides A triglyceride is an ester formed from glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) and three fatty acids. The hydrolysis reaction is: Triglyceride + 3 H ₂ O Glycerol + 3 Fatty Acids From the stoichiometry, each mole of triglyceride produces one mole of glycerol. Therefore, n moles of triglyceride yield n moles of propane-1,2,3-triol. Final answer: n