Question

Which fat has only single bonds between the carbon atoms in the fatty acid?
A. saturated
B. unsaturated
C. polyunsaturated
D. monounsaturated

Answer 1

Saturated fatty acids have only single bonded carbon atoms.

Explanation:

• Saturated carbon compounds are those compounds which contains single bonded carbons.
• The alkanes are a major class of saturated chemicals. Alcohols, for example, are saturated molecules with functional groups.

• Because there are no steric hindrances and no large polarity differences, saturated molecules are more stable and less reactive than unsaturated ones.

• They also have exceptionally low melting and boiling temperatures in comparison to their molar mass.
• A saturated fat is that fat in which all of the fatty acid chains are single-bonded. Saturated fats make up the majority of animal fats.
• Glyceride is a saturated fatty acid.