Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a wax?

  1. Carnauba

  2. Stearate

  3. Tripalmitin

  4. Spermaceti
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Simple lipids are known as triglycerides or triacyl glycerols . Some of these are solids at room temperature , while others are liquids . Solids are known as fats and liquids are known as oils . Some examples are tripalmitin , tristearin and triolein .

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