If a triglyceride contains linoleic, linolenic, and stearic acids, then how many moles of hydrogen are required to fully hydrogenate one mole of this triglyceride?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6

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Linoleic acid has 2 double bonds, linolenic acid has 3 double bonds, and stearic acid has no double bonds. To fully hydrogenate, you need 5 moles of hydrogen to saturate the 5 double bonds present in the triglyceride.

If a Triglyceride Contains Linoleic, Linolenic, and Stearic Acids, Then