ExamBro
ExamBro
MHT CET · Chemistry · Biomolecules

From which group the fats belong?

  1. A Carboxylic acids
  2. B Carbonyl
  3. C Ester
  4. D Fatty acids
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) Ester

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Fats are obtained by the reaction of glycerol (an alcohol) with different long chain carboxylic acids. Hence, chemically these are carboxylic esters or simply esters and are also known as glycerides.