Which Is Not a Correct Statement Concerning Naturally-Occurring Triacylglycerols

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which is not a correct statement concerning naturally-occurring triacylglycerols?

• A) The greater the degree of unsaturation,the higher the melting point.
• B) Saponification yields glycerol and a mixture of carboxylic acid salts.
• C) Solid examples are termed "fats."
• D) Regardless of the exact nature of the R groups,such compounds are water-insoluble.
• E) Such compounds frequently,but less correctly,are called "triglycerides."

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