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Tristearin (molar mass g/mol) is saponified completely with NaOH (sodium stearate g/mol; NaOH g/mol; glycerol g/mol). Which statements are correct?

  1. A of tristearin needs of NaOH.
  2. B of tristearin gives of sodium stearate.
  3. CEach mole of tristearin consumes 3 mol of NaOH.
  4. D of tristearin gives of glycerol.

Answer: A, B, C

is 1 mol, giving 3 mol of soap = and needing 3 mol NaOH. is 2 mol, needing NaOH and giving glycerol, not . Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
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