Question Detail

CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

Which of the following terms best describes the compound below? CH3(CH2)26CO2CH2(CH2)32CH3
Options
A a fat
B a wax
Correct Answer
C a terpene
D an unsaturated triglyceride
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

CH3(CH2)26CO2CH2(CH2)32CH3 is an ester of a long-chain fatty acid and a long-chain alcohol, making it a wax.

Hint

What type of ester is formed from long-chain fatty acid and long-chain alcohol?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1482 of 1999
Previous Course Details Next