Questions: Unsaturated fatty acids may be converted into saturated fatty acids by what type of reaction? A acidification B addition C saponification D esterification E hydrogenation

Unsaturated fatty acids may be converted into saturated fatty acids by what type of reaction? A acidification B addition C saponification D esterification E hydrogenation
Transcript text: Unsaturated fatty acids may be converted into saturated fatty acids by what type of reaction? A acidification B addition C saponification D esterification E hydrogenation
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Step 1: Understanding the Reaction Types

To determine which reaction converts unsaturated fatty acids into saturated fatty acids, we need to understand the types of reactions listed:

  • Acidification: This involves adding an acid to a substance, which does not change the saturation of fatty acids.
  • Addition: This is a broad category of reactions where atoms are added to a molecule, but it is not specific enough to indicate saturation change.
  • Saponification: This is the process of making soap from fats and lye, which does not change the saturation of fatty acids.
  • Esterification: This involves forming an ester from an acid and an alcohol, which does not change the saturation of fatty acids.
  • Hydrogenation: This involves adding hydrogen to a molecule, specifically to the double bonds in unsaturated fatty acids, converting them into single bonds and thus saturating the fatty acids.
Step 2: Identifying the Correct Reaction

The process of converting unsaturated fatty acids (which contain double bonds) into saturated fatty acids (which contain only single bonds) involves adding hydrogen atoms to the double bonds. This process is known as hydrogenation.

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