Condensation of a glycerol with two fatty acids and one phosphoric acid yields:
Correct answer: C. Three molecules of water
- A. One molecule of water
- B. Two molecules of water
- C. Three molecules of water
- D. Four molecules of water
Explanation
During the condensation reaction of glycerol with two fatty acids and one phosphoric acid to form phosphatidic acid, three ester bonds are created: two with the fatty acids and one with the phosphoric acid. Each esterification releases one molecule of water, resulting in a total of three water molecules being produced. This confirms that Option C is correct. Option A is incorrect because it underestimates the number of water molecules released; Option B is incorrect because it fails to account for all three ester bonds; and Option D is incorrect because it overestimates the number of water molecules produced.
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