Question

Trihydroxypropane is commonly known as

• A. Glycine
• B. Glyceride
• C. Glycerol
• D. Glycolide

Hint:

• Glycerol = 3-carbon + 3 OH groups
• Backbone of triglycerides

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Trihydroxypropane refers to a three-carbon compound containing three hydroxyl (\(-OH\)) groups.
• Chemical formula: \(C_3H_8O_3\)
• Structure: Propane backbone with three hydroxyl groups

Step 1: Identifying the compound.
A three-carbon molecule with three hydroxyl groups is known as glycerol.

Step 2: Analyzing options.

• Glycine: Amino acid → Incorrect.
• Glyceride: Ester of glycerol and fatty acids → Incorrect.
• Glycerol: Trihydroxypropane → Correct.
• Glycolide: Cyclic ester → Incorrect.

Step 3: Selecting the correct answer.
Thus, trihydroxypropane is glycerol.