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What is the main reason why oleic acid is a liquid at room temperature?
What is the main reason why oleic acid is a liquid at room temperature?
- Strong hydrophobic interactions
- Presence of triple bonds
- Weak interactions among its molecules (correct)
- High melting point
What is the main difference in the packing of molecules between stearic acid and oleic acid?
What is the main difference in the packing of molecules between stearic acid and oleic acid?
- Polarity of the molecules
- Shape and size of the molecules (correct)
- Number of double bonds
- Length of the hydrocarbon chain
Why are plant oils typically liquid at room temperature?
Why are plant oils typically liquid at room temperature?
- Higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids (correct)
- Higher proportion of saturated fatty acids
- Lower melting point of fatty acids
- Higher density of fatty acids
What is the characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids that makes them reactive?
What is the characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids that makes them reactive?
What is the process in which unsaturated fatty acids react with molecular oxygen?
What is the process in which unsaturated fatty acids react with molecular oxygen?
What is the result of the presence of a double bond in oleic acid?
What is the result of the presence of a double bond in oleic acid?
Why are fully saturated fatty acids typically solids at room temperature?
Why are fully saturated fatty acids typically solids at room temperature?
What is the process in which unsaturated fatty acids react with hydrogen?
What is the process in which unsaturated fatty acids react with hydrogen?
What is the characteristic of polyunsaturated fatty acids that makes them susceptible to peroxidation?
What is the characteristic of polyunsaturated fatty acids that makes them susceptible to peroxidation?
What is the name of the fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and one double bond at the 9th position?
What is the name of the fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and one double bond at the 9th position?
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