Question

    Saponification number is the number of milligrams of KOH required to saponify 1 g fat. Which of the following statement is true about saponification number?

    A The shorter is the chain length of fatty acids the higher is the saponification number Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The shorter is the chain length of fatty acids; the lower will be the saponification number Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The higher the chain saturation of fatty acid, the lower will be saponification number Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The lower is the saturation of fatty acid; the higher will be saponification number Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Shorter is the chain length of fatty acids the higher is the saponification number.

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