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Fatty acids have _________ inter molecular forces.(a) Weak(b) Strong(c) No(d) Very strongThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.Enquiry is from Saponification Value topic in chapter Lubricants of Applied Chemistry

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Correct option is (a) Weak

To explain I WOULD say: The fatty ACIDS have low INTERMOLECULAR forces as they are FORMED from glyceryl. They are responsible for the lowering of the melting point of soaps.



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