Mixtures of esters of long-chain carboxylic acids with long-chain alcohols are called:
A)waxes
B)fats and oils
C)fatty acids
D)soaps

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Mixtures of esters of long-chain carboxylic acids with long-chain alcohols are called waxes. Fats and oils refer to triglycerides, which are different types of lipids. Fatty acids refer to the carboxylic acid component of fats and oils. Soaps are the salts of fatty acids and are formed through the process of saponification.

Mixtures of Esters of Long-Chain Carboxylic Acids with Long-Chain Alcohols