The triglycerides of which of the following saturated fatty acids are not present in oils and fats?

Palmitic acid

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Stearic acid

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Cerotic acid

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Acetic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Acetic acid
Acetic acid is not present in oils and fats. This is due to the chain length of the hydrocarbon part in the acids. For being fats, the acids of triglycerides must have long chain of hydrocarbons.

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