Glycerol is a

Question

Glycerol is a (A) tetrahydroxy propane (B) trihydroxy propane (C) trihydroxy butane (D) tetrahydroxy butane

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Glycerol is a trihydroxy propane compound and has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. It is a colourless, odourless, viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations.

Q. Glycerol is a

tetrahydroxy propane

trihydroxy propane

trihydroxy butane

tetrahydroxy butane

Glycerol is a trihydroxy propane compound and has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. It is a colourless, odourless, viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations.