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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Fats**: - Fats are defined as esters of saturated fatty acids. They consist of long hydrocarbon chains that have a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) at one end. 2. **Physical State of Fats**: - At room temperature, fats are typically solid. This is due to their saturated nature, which allows for tighter packing of the molecules. ...
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