JAMB Chemistry 2007 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Certain useful waxes are composed mainly of

A. alkanols
B. amino acids
C. alkanoates (esters)Correct
D. glycerols

Explanation

Natural waxes are largely composed of esters (alkanoates) of long-chain alcohols and fatty acids.

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