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Find the number of moles of glycerol produced when n mole of triglyceride undergoes saponification.

Options

  1. An
  2. B2n
  3. C3n
  4. D3 2 n

Correct answer

A. n

Step-by-step solution

The saponification reaction involves hydrolysis of the ester linkage in triglycerides using a strong base. A triglyceride consists of one glycerol molecule esterified with three fatty acid chains. Triglyceride + 3 NaOH Glycerol + 3 RCOONa From stoichiometry, each mole of triglyceride yields exactly one mole of glycerol. With n moles of triglyceride reacting, the glycerol produced must also be n moles. Final answer: A

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