Question

Based on the chemical bonds present in this molecule, we would classify it as a(n)

A) Simple Sugar

B) Saturated Fat

C) Unsaturated Fat

D) Complex Carbohydrate

Answer 1

The answer is C. Unsaturated Fat

Answer 2

Answer is C – Unsaturated fat.

Fats are large molecules basically made from a combination of glycerol and three chains of fatty acids. Usually fats consist of C, H and O. According to the C – C bond, there are two types of fats as saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Saturated fats have only C – C single bonds and all C atoms are sp³ hybridized atoms. But in unsaturated fats other than C – C single bonds there are C – C double bonds. Hence, both sp³ and sp² hybridized C atoms can be seen.