When stored at room temperature in loosely capped containers, which of the following dietary lipids would turn rancid in the shortest time?

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Soybean oil has a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are more prone to oxidation and rancidity compared to other types of dietary lipids like saturated fatty acids found in lard and coconut oil or monounsaturated fatty acids found in peanut oil. Therefore, soybean oil would turn rancid in the shortest time when stored at room temperature in loosely capped containers.

When Stored at Room Temperature in Loosely Capped Containers, Which