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

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Oleic acid

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Linoleic acid

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Linolenic acid

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Maleic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Maleic acid
Oils and fats are the triesters of glycerol (a trihydric alcohol) with long chain monocarboxylic acids (usually containing 12-20 carbon atoms). Maleic acid is a dicarboxylic acid, thus not present in oils and fats.

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