The quantity of short chain fatty acids in the fat molecule is measured by

Polensky number

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Acetyl number

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Reichert-Meissl number

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Iodine number

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Solution

The correct option is C Reichert-Meissl number
The Reichert - Meissl number is an indicator of how much volatile fatty acid can by extracted through saponification
So, the correct answer is 'Reichert-Meissl number'

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