A diglyceride on hydrolysis, gave glycerol and a fatty acid. If the formula of fatty acid is C15H31COOH, the diglyceride is:
A) Simple lipid B) 1,2-stearin C) 1,2-palmitin D) 1,3-palmitin
A
A, B and D
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B
B, C and D
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C
A, B and C
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D
C and D
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Solution
The correct option is D C and D The formula C15H31COOH represents palmitic acid. Thus, the diglyceride is either 1,2-palmitin or 1,3-palmitin. It is a complex lipid. Thus, only C and D are correct.