Samples of Three Different Triacylglycerols Were Tested to Determine the Melting

question 39

Multiple Choice

Samples of three different triacylglycerols were tested to determine the melting point of each one. The results of the tests are shown in the graph. The number of double bonds in each of the fatty acids in A, B, and C is the same. Which of the three triacylgcerols is likely to have the fatty acids with the SHORTEST hydrocarbon chains?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)C
• D)There is no way of knowing based on the information available.

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