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Bee's wax consists of

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Mericyl palmitate
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Mericyl stearate
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Cetyl palmitate
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Cetyl stearate
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Solution

The correct option is C Mericyl palmitate
Myricyl palmitate which is an ester of triacontanol and palmitic acid. it is an important constituent of bees wax. The melting point is 62oC to 65oC. Honeybees of genus Apis produces a natural wax known as bees wax. The chemical formula is C15H31COOC30H61. It is used in cosmetics, shoe polish and furniture polish.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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