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Waxes are esters of...

Waxes are esters of

A

glycerol and fatty acid

B

long chain alcohols and long chain fatty acids

C

glycerol

D

long chain alcohols

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The correct Answer is:
B
Waxes are esters of long chain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids with long chain monohydroxy alcohols.
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