Asked by jashan gharu on Sep 22, 2024
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Which of the following terms best describes the compound below?
CH3(CH2) 26CO2CH2(CH2) 32CH3
A) a fat
B) an oil
C) a terpene
D) an unsaturated triglyceride
E) a wax
Unsaturated Triglyceride
A type of triglyceride (a fat or oil) with at least one double bond in the fatty acid chains, making it less dense and typically liquid at room temperature.
- Gain an understanding of the various classes of lipids and their chemical formations.
Verified Answer
RY
RITESH YADAV2 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The compound is composed of long chains of carbon atoms connected by single bonds (saturated) with occasional branching and has a high melting point, which are characteristics of waxes. There are no double bonds, so it is not unsaturated, and it is not a triglyceride because there are no glycerol molecules present.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the various classes of lipids and their chemical formations.