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

Name: What name is given to the following reaction? glycerol + 3 fatty acids → triglyceride + 3 water molecules A)hydrolysis B)dehydration
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What name is given to the following reaction?
 glycerol + 3 fatty acids → triglyceride + 3 water molecules
A)hydrolysis
B)dehydration

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This reaction is a dehydration synthesis (also known as a condensation reaction) because it involves the joining of glycerol and fatty acids to form a triglyceride, with the removal of water molecules.

What Name Is Given to the Following Reaction