NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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Fatty acid that has the maximum number of hydrogen atoms
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saturated
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unsaturated
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polyunsaturated
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monounsaturated
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A: The saturated fatty acid molecule has 12 hydrogen atoms. This is as many hydrogen atoms as can possibly be bonded to carbon atoms in this molecule. The unsaturated fatty acid molecule has 10 hydrogen atoms, or two less than the maximum possible number.
Detailed explanation-2: -Saturated fatty acids are saturated with hydrogen since single bonds increase the number of hydrogens on each carbon. Stearic acid and palmitic acid, which are commonly found in meat, are examples of saturated fats.
Detailed explanation-3: -The more hydrogen atoms a fatty acid has, the more “saturated” it is, and the higher its melting temperature will be.
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