Chapter 16, Problem 47E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Saturated fat is to be identified from the given molecules.

Concept introduction:

 Triglycerides are formed by the combination of glycerol and three fatty acids. They have three long hydrocarbon chains.

 The hydrocarbon chain contains $7$ to $21$ carbon atoms. They are nonpolar and immiscible with water.

 The fats that do not contain double bonds in their hydrocarbon chains and are solids at room temperature are known as saturated fats.

 Unsaturated fats are the fats whose hydrocarbon chain contains one or more double bonds. They are liquid in state at room temperature.