Which of the following statements about fatty acids structure is incorrect

Which of the following statements about fatty acids structure is incorrect

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Answer

• The introduction of only one double bond in a fatty acid structure will not alter its physical properties.
  Explanation:
  The C=C double bonds in fatty acids can take the form of either cis or trans isomers. When two hydrogen’s adjacent to the double bond stick to the same side of the chain, this is described as a cis configuration. If fatty acids have one or more double bonds, the fatty acid is described as unsaturated. Introduction of double bond in a fatty acid, changes its structure even if it is one double bond only. That’s why saturated and unsaturated fatty chains of the same length have different structures.