Question

Triacylglycerols are hydrolyzed to the glycerols at

• A. 200${}^0$
• B. 180${}^0$
• C. 100${}^0$
• D. Room temperature

Answer 1

The correct option is A 200${}^0$

Triacylglycerols consist of the trihydric alcohol i.e. glycerol esterified with long-chain fatty acids.They include all the vegetable oils, such as those from corn, olive, palm, and sunflower, and animal fats, such as tallow, lard and butter. It also includes commercial products such as margarines. Triglycerols are hydrolyzed to produce glycerol and 3 fatty acids in the presence of acid and heat. The temperature for this hydrolysis is 200 degree celsius. Thus the correct answer is option A.