Question

If the ester bonds of a triacylglycerol molecule's are broken then the kind of molecule, which would be soluble in water, is
A. fatty acid
B. steroid
C. glycogen
D. glycerol

Answer 1

D. glycerol
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★ If the ester bonds of a triacylglycerol molecule's are broken then the kind of molecule, which would be soluble in water, is glycerol.

★ Glycerol is a colourless, odorless, sweet, syrupy, viscous, non-toxic liquid.

★ It is also known as Glycerin, Glycerine, Propanetriol, 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane, 1,2,3-Propanetriol.

★ Its preferred IUPAC name (PIN) is Propane-1,2,3-triol.

★ Its chemical formula is C3H8O3.

★ Its molar mass is 92.09 g/mol.

★ It is used as a solvent, sweetener, plasticizer, antifreeze, emollient, laxative and humectant, etc.