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MHT CET · Chemistry · Biomolecules

What is the combining ratio of glycerol and fatty acids when they combine to form triglyceride?

  1. A 3 : 4
  2. B 3 : 2
  3. C 1 : 3
  4. D 1 : 2
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(C) 1 : 3

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1 molecule of glycerol combines with 3 molecules of fatty acids to form triglyceride. Hence, the ratio is 1 : 3.