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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Which of the following alcohols is a polyhydric alcohol used as a backbone of fats?
Options
A ethylene glycol
B glycerol
Correct Answer
C sorbitol
D mannitol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Glycerol (1,2,3-propanetriol) is a trihydric alcohol that forms the backbone of triglycerides (fats and oils).

Hint

It has three OH groups.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 61 of 1999
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