MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4897

Vegetable oils like cottonseed oil are liquids at room temperature. What chemical feature distinguishes them from solid animal fats?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4897

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Vegetable oils like cottonseed oil are liquids at room temperature. What chemical feature distinguishes them from solid animal fats?

    • A) High saturation
    • B) High unsaturation
    • C) Short chain length
    • D) Presence of glycerol

    Answer: High unsaturation

    Explanation: Oils are liquid at room temperature because they contain a higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fats are tempting but are usually solid.