Solubility of fatty acids in organic solvents and their melting points increase with increase in the:
Correct answer: A. Number of carbon atoms in chain
- A. Number of carbon atoms in chain
- B. Number of oxygen atoms in chain
- C. Number of hydrogen atoms in chain
- D. Number of acid groups in chain
Explanation
Correct option: A) The solubility of fatty acids in organic solvents and their melting points increase with an increase in the number of carbon atoms in the chain.
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