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Fats are soluble :...

Fats are soluble :

A

In water

B

In Ether

C

In Kerosene

D

In Nitric Acid

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Nature of Fats:** - Fats are organic compounds that belong to a category known as lipids. They primarily consist of hydrocarbon chains. 2. **Polarity of Fats:** - The hydrocarbon chains in fats are non-polar. This means that they do not have a significant charge difference across their structure, making them hydrophobic (water-repelling). 3. **Solubility in Water:** - Since fats are non-polar and water is a polar solvent, fats do not dissolve in water. When fats are mixed with water, they will not mix but instead float on the surface. 4. **Solubility in Other Solvents:** - Fats are soluble in non-polar solvents. Examples of such solvents include ether, chloroform, benzene, and acetone. These solvents can dissolve fats because they share similar non-polar characteristics. 5. **Conclusion:** - Therefore, fats are insoluble in water and nitric acid (which is also polar), but they are soluble in non-polar solvents like ether. **Final Answer:** Fats are soluble in ether, chloroform, benzene, and acetone, but they are insoluble in water and nitric acid. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Nature of Fats:** - Fats are organic compounds that belong to a category known as lipids. They primarily consist of hydrocarbon chains. 2. **Polarity of Fats:** - The hydrocarbon chains in fats are non-polar. This means that they do not have a significant charge difference across their structure, making them hydrophobic (water-repelling). ...
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  • Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble ?

    A
    A,B,C,K
    B
    A,B,D,E
    C
    A,D,E,K
    D
    A,D,C,K
  • Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble?

    A
    A,B,C,K
    B
    A,B,D,E
    C
    A,D,E,K
    D
    A,D,C,K
  • [A] : Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble while vitamin B complex and C are water soluble. [R]: Fat soluble vitamins can be stored white water soluble vitamins can be excreted out through urine it they are 'in excess quantity.

    A
    If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    B
    If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    C
    If A is true and R is false
    D
    If both A and R are false
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