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