JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE

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Which of the following compounds are added to wax for preparation of candles?

[A] Palmitic acid

[B] Stearic acid

[C] Arachidonic acid

[D] Linoleic acid

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Correct option: A

A

and

B

Option A (

A

and

B

) is correct because palmitic acid and stearic acid are saturated fatty acids commonly added to wax for candle preparation.

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