Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
(i)Fats and oils are mainly esters of long-chain carboxylic acids
(ii)Long-chain carboxylic acids are called oily acids
(iii)The alcohol part of the ester in fats and oils comes from a dihydroxyl alcohol

Question

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Long-chain carboxylic acids are called fatty acids, not oily acids. The alcohol part of the ester in fats and oils typically comes from glycerol, which is a trihydroxyl alcohol, not a dihydroxyl alcohol.

Which of the Following Statements Is/are Incorrect