Esters, Fats, Oils and Soaps

Fats have a higher melting point than oils because...

• Fats are more unsaturated than oils

• Fats are more saturated than oils

• Fats have more hydrogen bonding

Hydrolysis of a fat produces fatty acids and

• Carboxylic acids

• Oil

• Glycerol

Name the compound

• 2-methylbutan-3-ol

• Butan-2-ol

• 3-methylbutan-2-ol

• 3-ethylbutan-2-ol

Name this functional group

• hydroxide

• hydroxyl

• carboxyl

• ester link

Esters are formed through what type of reaction?

• hydrolysis

• condensation

• hydration

• dehydration

Which statement about fats is correct?

• fats are solid at room temperature

• fats are mainly unsaturated

• fats are healthier than oils

• most fats are plant based

Which statement about oils is correct

• oils are solid at >5C

• oils are mainly animal food based

• most oils contain unsaturated fats

• oils are less healthy than fats

In the hydrolysis of an oil the two products are:

• alcohol and water

• carboxylic acid and ester

• glycerol and fatty acids

• glycerol and esters

Base hydrolysis of a fat/oil produces the salt of a fatty acid which can be used as

• butter

• soap

• fat

• salt

hydrophobic means

• water hating

• water loving