Question

lengthy note on difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons

Answer 1

Answer:

Saturated fatty acids do not contain double bonds C-C (only single bonds), whereas unsaturated fatty acids contain one or more double bonds C=C. The chain length of most common fatty acids is of 16-18 number of carbon. The triglyceride is considered as the common and simple type of fat, having three fatty acids and glyceride. By the chemical structure of fatty acid chain, the division is done.

Fatty acids are the carboxylic acids with the side chain of hydrocarbon and also the simplest form of lipids. These lipids are considered as the concentrated chief fuel reserve of the body. Lipids are not polymers, they are small molecules and are the heterogeneous group of compounds. The most common diversifying feature of the lipids is their insolubility in water.

To remain healthy both saturated as well as unsaturated fats are necessary, but it is suggested by the dietary, that the unsaturated fats should be consumed in high proportion as compared to saturated fats, as unsaturated fatty acids are said to maintain the cholesterol level in the body.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Saturated fatty acids contain single chain of carbon atoms with no double bond. Unsaturated fatty acids contain carbon chains with one or more double bond. Hydrocarbon chain without double bond (only single bond).