Fats and oils are esters of fatty organic acids combined with a trihydric alkanol commonly referred to as
- ethanol
- methanol
- glycol
-
glycerol
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
Fats and oils are esters of fatty acids and a trihydric alkanol called glycerol or triacylglycerol.
An ester is any of a class of organic compounds that react with water to produce alcohols and organic or inorganic acids.
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