5 Questions
What is the purpose of the iodine value test for oils?
To determine the degree of unsaturation of a fatty acid
What does the oil spot test on paper detect?
The transparent area formed due to the ability of fatty substances to overcome the hydrogen bonds of cellulose
What is the outcome of the alkaline potassium permanganate test for a given organic compound?
The pink color persists for a saturated compound and disappears for an unsaturated compound
What is the purpose of adding NaOH and water in the test for emulsion formation of oil?
To facilitate the formation of a temporary emulsion
What is the purpose of the flame heating step in the detection of glycerol?
To test for the bad smell of acrolein
Test your knowledge of lipid detection methods with this quiz. Learn about the oil spot test, emulsion formation, and detection of glycerol through flame heating and chemical reactions.
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