Question

Which one of the following is INCORRECT about saturated fatty acids?

Options

• They contain the maximum possible hydrogen atoms.

• They do not have a double bond between carbon atoms.

• They are not fully saturated with hydrogen atoms.

• Palmitic acid and stearic acid are saturated fatty acids.

Answer 1

They are not fully saturated with hydrogen atoms.

Explanation:

Fats are water-insoluble molecules made up of glycerol and fatty acid chains. Glycerol is a 3C compound where as fatty acids are long-chain hydrocarbons with all H satisfied valences forming saturated hydrocarbons and those with double bonds present are called unsaturated hydrocarbons.