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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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A wax is
Options
A a nonpolar solid
Correct Answer
B a long-chain alcohol
C a triacylglycerol
D none of these
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Waxes are esters of long-chain fatty acids and long-chain alcohols, and they are nonpolar solids. They are not triacylglycerols (which are fats/oils).

Hint

What type of compound are waxes?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1465 of 1999
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