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A compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with 3 fatty acids attached to a molecule of glycerol would be known as a

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Triglyceride

Explanation:-

A triglyceride is an ester derived from 3 fatty acids and glycerol. Its structure is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with 3 fatty acids attached to a molecule of glycerol.

Triglycerides in nature contains carbon 18 to 20 mostly. On hydrolysis it gives the glycerol back along with the 3 fatty acids.

They are used in making soap.

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