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What is the solubility of fats in cold alcohol such as ethanol or methanol?
What is the solubility of fats in cold alcohol such as ethanol or methanol?
- Soluble in ethanol but insoluble in methanol
- Insoluble in ethanol but soluble in methanol
- Generally insoluble (correct)
- Soluble
What happens to the translucent spot when glycerol is allowed to evaporate spontaneously?
What happens to the translucent spot when glycerol is allowed to evaporate spontaneously?
- It disappears (correct)
- It becomes more translucent
- It turns opaque
- It remains unchanged
What allows NaOH to react with ester bonds present in fats forming soaps?
What allows NaOH to react with ester bonds present in fats forming soaps?
- Polarity of NaOH (correct)
- Presence of CH chains in fats
- Non-polarity of fats
- Formation of hydrogen bonds between NaOH and fats
What is the difference between coconut oil and anise oil?
What is the difference between coconut oil and anise oil?
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What type of solvent is DCM (Dichloromethane) in relation to its polarity and ability to dissolve fats?
What type of solvent is DCM (Dichloromethane) in relation to its polarity and ability to dissolve fats?
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