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Which has a higher iodine number : fat or oil?

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To determine which has a higher iodine number between fat and oil, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand Iodine Number The iodine number (or iodine value) is defined as the mass of iodine in grams that is consumed by 100 grams of a substance. It is a measure of the degree of unsaturation in fats and oils. ### Step 2: Identify Unsaturation Unsaturation in fats and oils refers to the presence of carbon-carbon double bonds. The more double bonds present, the higher the iodine number will be, as iodine reacts with these double bonds. ...
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