Question

Saturated fatty acids are mostly

• A. solids at room temperature
• B. liquids at room temperature
• C. with lower melting points
• D. with variable melting points

Answer 1

The correct option is A solids at room temperature

Saturated fatty acids have single bonds between the carbon atoms and have a higher melting point (melting point = the time required for a solid to melt). Therefore, these are usually solids at room temperature and require temperatures higher than room temperature to melt.

Unsaturated fatty acids are those that have double bonds between the carbon atoms. These have a lower melting point and hence, are usually liquids at room temperature.