32. Lipids

Physical Properties of Fatty Acids

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Physical Properties of Fatty Acids Concept 1

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Physical Properties of Fatty Acids Example 1

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Physical Properties of Fatty Acids Concept 2

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Physical Properties of Fatty Acids Example 2

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Multiple Choice

Arrange the following fatty acids in order of decreasing solubility in a hexane solution.

I. Myristic Acid II. Stearic Acid III. Lauric Acid IV. Arachidic Acid

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Multiple Choice

A triglyceride or triacylglycerol represents a glycerol molecule that has bonded to 3 fatty acid chains. Based on the following descriptions, which of the following would be the most soluble in an aqueous solution?

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Multiple Choice

Arrange the following fatty acids in order of increasing melting point.

I. Linolenic Acid (18:3) II. Capric Acid (10:0) III. Erucic Acid (22:1) IV. Cerotic Acid (26:0)

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Multiple Choice

The fatty acid percentage composition from various commercially available oils is given below. Based on what you know about fatty acids, determine which of the following would have the highest melting point?

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