MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4853

The quality of an edible oil is tested by determining the milligrams of KOH required to neutralize the fatty acids in one gram of oil. What is this value?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4853

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The quality of an edible oil is tested by determining the milligrams of KOH required to neutralize the fatty acids in one gram of oil. What is this value?

    • A) Iodine value
    • B) Acid value
    • C) Saponification value
    • D) Ester value

    Answer: Acid value

    Explanation: Acid value measures free fatty acids; saponification value is tempting but measures both free and combined fatty acids in the sample.