Discussion
A high iodine value in an oil indicates a large proportion of
Answer: C
Correct answer: unsaturated compounds
The iodine value measures how much iodine the oil will add across its double bonds, so it is a direct count of unsaturation. It matters because unsaturated compounds oxidise readily, thickening the oil and forming gums and acids, so a low iodine value indicates better oxidation stability.
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