Which of the following indicates the number of free - OH groups in an oil or fat A. Iodine value B. Acid value C. Acetyl value D. Saponification value
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Iodine value: This indicates the degree of unsaturation in a fat or oil, which means it measures the number of double bonds present in the fatty acid chains. It does not directly indicate the number of free -OH groups. B. Acid value: This indicates the amount of Show more…
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