Biomolecules Question 105

Question: The -iodine value- of an oil indicates

Options:

A) Its boiling point

B) Inflammability

C) Unsaturation present in acid contents

D) Solubility of salt in oils

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Iodine number is the number of gms of $ I_2 $ which combine with 100 gm of oil or fat. It shows the degree of unsaturation of acids in fat or oil.