Iodine number is defined as the number of grams of 12 needed for the halogenation of
(A) 100 g of oil or fat
(B) 1000 g of oil or fat
(C) 10 g of oil or fat
(D) 500 g of oil or fat
The iodine number (also called iodine value) is defined as:
The number of grams of iodine (I₂) absorbed by 100 grams of fat or oil.
It is a measure of the degree of unsaturation (i.e., number of double bonds) in fats and oils.
Correct Answer:
(A) 100 g of oil or fat
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