Drying capacity of oil depends upon _________?

Correct answer: C. Iodine %

  • A. Carbon chain length
  • B. Saponification
  • C. Iodine %
  • D. %age of erusic acidHire Grant Writers

Explanation

Drying capacity is related to the degree of unsaturation in an oil, commonly measured by its iodine value. A higher iodine percentage generally means faster drying because more double bonds can react with oxygen.

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