how many molecules of water will be formed when one complete triglyceride is produced
Yes, that's correct! Check it out: HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH + RCO2H + R'CO2H + R''CO2H â RCO2CH2CH(O2CR')CR'' + 3H2O (The three fatty acids (RCO2H, R'CO2H, R''CO2H in the above equation) are usually different, but many kinds of triglycerides are known). But there are your 3 water molecules! Source(s):