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Is glycerol a discaccharide?

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No, glycerol is subunit of lipids.

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What is glycerol?
Propan-1,2,3-triol
Is glycerol is conductor?
I seriously doubt it because it isn't a polar molecule, and the oxygen in it is incredibly electronegative so I seriously doubt it will allow an electron flow around itself
Why is glycerol polar?
Because of the presence of hydroxyle group, the oxygen is more electronegative and pulls electrons towards it making it polar
Is glycerol polar?
Glycerol is polar
What is the solubility of glycerol?
Glycerol is miscible in water and ethanol. It is insoluable in ether, benzene and chloroform. Check the Merck Index or Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary