What name is given to the following reaction? glycerol + 3 fatty acids ? triglyc

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Mr. Wonderful

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on: Apr 23, 2014

What name is given to the following reaction?
glycerol + 3 fatty acids ? triglyceride + 3 water molecules
A) denaturation
B) hydrolysis
C) hydrogenation
D) dehydration reaction

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Reply #1 on: Apr 29, 2014

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