KCET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Waxes are esters of
- A glycerol
- B long chain alcohols
- C glycerol and fatty acid
- D long chain alcohols and long chain fatty acids
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(D) long chain alcohols and long chain fatty acids
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Waxes are the esters of higher fatty acids with higher monohydric alcohols such as mericyl and cetyl alcohols.
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