Q. Iodine value related to

A) Fats and oils
B) Alcohols
C) Esters
D) Hydrocarbons
Explanation

(a)
Iodine value is related to oils and fats. Iodine value measures the drying quality of an oil. More the unsaturation better is the drying quality of an oil. When an oil treated with I_{2} it adds to double bond. Iodine value is defined as the number of centigrams of I_{2} that can be taken by 1 g of the oil.

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