The following questions are based on the 15 molecules illustrated in Figure 5.8. Each molecule may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

Figure 5.8
-A fat (or triacylglycerol)would be formed as a result of a dehydration reaction between
A) one molecule of 9 and three molecules of 10.
B) three molecules of 9 and one molecule of 10.
C) one molecule of 5 and three molecules of 9.
D) three molecules of 5 and one molecule of 9.
E) one molecule of 5 and three molecules of 10.

Question

The following questions are based on the 15 molecules illustrated in Figure 5.8. Each molecule may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
  
Figure 5.8
-A fat (or triacylglycerol)would be formed as a result of a dehydration reaction between
A) one molecule of 9 and three molecules of 10. 
B) three molecules of 9 and one molecule of 10. 
C) one molecule of 5 and three molecules of 9. 
D) three molecules of 5 and one molecule of 9. 
E) one molecule of 5 and three molecules of 10.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A fat or triacylglycerol is formed from a dehydration reaction between three molecules of fatty acid (9) and one molecule of glycerol (10). Choice B is the only option that fits this requirement.

The Following Questions Are Based on the 15 Molecules Illustrated