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A triglyceride is made from glycerol and three different fatty acids: palmitic, oleic and stearic acid, one residue each. After complete saponification with excess NaOH, how many distinct organic compounds are present? Count each sodium carboxylate as one compound and glycerol as one compound.

  1. A2
  2. B4
  3. C3
  4. D5

Answer: B

Complete saponification gives glycerol (1) and three different sodium salts (3). Total = 1 + 3 = 4 distinct organic compounds.
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