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QuizMultiple Choice

Properties and Uses of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Question 9 • CT-Chemistry B

Which product is made up of fatty acids that are derived from alkenes?

Answer
A
margarine
B
polystyrene cups
C
pain relievers
D
rubber tires

Explanation

Margarine is made by hydrogenating vegetable oils, which contain unsaturated fatty acids with carbon-carbon double bonds. Those double bonds are a type of alkene bond, and adding hydrogen makes the fats more saturated and solid. Therefore, margarine is the product made from fatty acids derived from alkenes.

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