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Glycerol is also known as ______(a) dihydroxy butane(b) methyl butanol(c) trihydroxy propane(d) 3 propanolThis question was addressed to me in my homework.This intriguing question originated from Biomolecules topic in chapter Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (C) trihydroxy propane

Easiest explanation: The FORMULA for glycerol is C3H8O3. It has 3 carbon (C) atoms, 8 hydrogen (H) atoms, and 3 oxygen (O) atoms. each carbon atom is BONDED to an -OH (hydroxyl) GROUP. Glycerol has antimicrobial and antiviral properties.



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