Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I
(Chemical constant of
fat/oil)LIST-II
(Description)A. Reichert-Meisel
Number (RM
number)I. The milligram of potassium
hydroxide required to neutralise the
free fatty acids present in one gram of
fat or oilB. Polanski Number II. The amount in millilitres of
potassium hydroxide solution
required to neutralise the acetic acid
obtained by saponification of 1 gm of
fat or oil after acetylationC. Acid Number III. Number of millilitres of 0.1 N alkali
required to neutralise the soluble
volatile fatty aicds contained in 5 gm
of fatD. Acetyl Number IV. Number of millilitres of 0.1 N
potassium hydroxide solution
required to neutralise the insoluble
fatty acids (not volatile with steam
distillation) obtained from 5 gm of fat
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
This question requires matching specific chemical constants used in the analysis of fats and oils with their correct descriptions. These constants are crucial for assessing the quality and characteristics of fats and oils.
The Reichert-Meisel number is a measure related to the soluble volatile fatty acids in a fat or oil. Its standard definition is:
This definition accurately corresponds to description III.
The Polanski number measures the insoluble volatile fatty acids component of fats. It is defined as:
This definition matches description IV.
The Acid Number (or Acid Value) quantifies the free fatty acids present in fats and oils, impacting their properties. It is defined as:
This definition corresponds to description I.
The Acetyl Number (or Acetyl Value) relates to the hydroxyl value of fats, often determined after acetylation. It is defined as:
This definition aligns with description II.
Based on the detailed definitions, the accurate pairings between LIST-I and LIST-II are:
This established matching sequence is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.