Question

The main difference between fat and oil is that

• A. oils possess low molecular weights.
• B. oils are the glycerides of fatty acids.
• C. oils have low melting point.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above.

Answer 2

Oils are the glycerides of fatty acids, and hence, they possess relatively low molecular weights and thus, lower melting points. On the other hand, fat high melting points.