JAMB - Chemistry (2024 - No. 44)
Fats and oils are esters of fatty organic acids combined with a trihydric alkanol commonly referred to as
ethanol
methanol
glycol
glycerol
Explication
Fats and oils are esters of fatty acids and a trihydric alkanol called glycerol or triacylglycerol.
An ester is any of a class of organic compounds that react with water to produce alcohols and organic or inorganic acids.