A wax is typically made up of a long-chain fatty acid and a long-chain alcohol, which forms an ester bond. This makes choice B the correct answer. Choice A describes an ether, which waxes are not made of. Choice C describes an amino alcohol, which is not a common component of waxes. Choice D describes an amide, which waxes can contain in small amounts, but not as a primary component.

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A Wax Is A(n)

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A wax is a(n)

A) ether made from two long-chain alcohols.
B) ester made from a long-chain fatty acid and a long-chain alcohol.
C) long-chain compound that contains both an alcohol group and an amino group.
D) amide made from a long-chain fatty acid and a long-chain amine.

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