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Glycerol is regarded as a trihydric alcohol because it possesses

A. Three amino groups
B. Three hydroxyl groups
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C. Three phosphate groups
D. Three carboxyl groups

📝 Explanation

Glycerol contains three hydroxyl (-OH) groups.

📖 Additional Information

  • Three amino groups
  • Three hydroxyl groups
  • Three phosphate groups
  • Three carboxyl groups

Glycerol contains three hydroxyl (-OH) groups.

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