Question 1
Which statement below regarding fatty acids is
not correct? Fatty acids
◦ are usually unbranched chains.
◦ are always liquids.
◦ usually have an even number of carbon atoms.
◦ are long chain carboxylic acids.
Question 2
All of the fatty acids below contain eighteen carbons and range from saturated to three double bonds. Which has the highest melting point?
◦ oleic acid (one double bond)
◦ linolenic acid (three double bonds)
◦ linoleic acid (two double bonds)
◦ stearic acid (saturated)