SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Oils tend to be liquids at room temperature because ____
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They are more saturated so therefore can pack together more closely, stronger LDFs
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They are more unsaturated so therefore can’t pack together as closely, weaker LDFs
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Fats and waxes are solid at room temperature because they are made of saturated fatty acids. In contrast, oils are mostly unsaturated fatty acids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Oils are fats that are liquid at room temperature, like canola or olive oil. Oils come from many different plants and from fish. However, coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils (tropical oils) are solid at room temperature because they have high amounts of saturated fatty acids.
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