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The saponification value also indicates _______(a) Number of carbons(b) Number of alkyl groups(c) Number of fatty acids(d) Length of the carbon chainThis question was addressed to me in final exam.Asked question is from Saponification Value in chapter Lubricants of Applied Chemistry

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Correct choice is (d) Length of the CARBON CHAIN

Easy explanation: The saponification value also INDICATES the length of the carbon chain in the particular oil or fat. Higher the saponification value greater the PERCENTAGE of the short chain acids present in glycerides.



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