JEE Main Chemistry question

[K CET 2008] Waxes are esters of

(A)Glycerol
(B)Long chain alcohols
(C)Glycerol and fatty acid
(D)Long chain alcohols and long chain acidsCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Unlike fats, which are esters of glycerol, waxes are esters formed between a long-chain (high molecular weight) monohydric alcohol and a long-chain fatty

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