If three molecules of a fatty acid having the formula C16H22O2 are each joined to a molecule of glycerol (C3H8O3) by
a dehydration synthesis reaction, what will be the formula of the resulting neutral fat molecule?
a. C48H66O6.
b. C48H72O8.
c. C51H68O6.
d. C51H72O8.
e. C51H74O9.
ANSWER: c
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