Laboratory work #5: «Qualitative Reactions for Unsaturation»

Description: In this experiment, the composition of vegetable oils is studied using a qualitative reaction to detect the presence of unsaturated bonds. This is done by observing the interaction of oils with iodine solution and comparing their behavior with other organic compounds.

  • vegetable oil
  • iodine
  • detergent
  • water
  • ethanol
  • glycerol
  • test tubes
  • test tube rack
  • syringe

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