If three molecules of a fatty acid that has the formula C16H22O2 are joined to a molecule of glycerol (C3H8O3), then the resulting molecule would have the formula:

a. C48H96O6
b. C48H98O8
c. C51H68O6
d. C51H106O8
e. C51H104O9


Ans: c. C51H68O6

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