Question

Drying oils possess high iodine values.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Drying oils used in the paint and varnish industry have relatively high iodine values (about 190). Semidrying oils, such as soybean oil, have intermediate iodine values (about 130). Nondrying oils, such as olive oil, used for soapmaking and in food products, have relatively low iodine values (about 80).

Hence statement is True.