Q9 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (17 April Shift 1) · Chemistry
Which from following oils is mainly a saturated fats?
- Correct answerACoconut oil
- BOlive oil
- CSafflower oil
- DFish oil
Solution
Saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature and contain single bonds between carbon atoms in their fatty acid chains.
Coconut oil is composed of approximately $80\%$ to $90\%$ saturated fat, primarily lauric acid, myristic acid, and palmitic acid.
Olive oil is mainly composed of monounsaturated fats (oleic acid).
Safflower oil and fish oil are rich in polyunsaturated fats (such as linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids, respectively).
Therefore, coconut oil is mainly a saturated fat.
Answer: Coconut oil
Coconut oil is composed of approximately $80\%$ to $90\%$ saturated fat, primarily lauric acid, myristic acid, and palmitic acid.
Olive oil is mainly composed of monounsaturated fats (oleic acid).
Safflower oil and fish oil are rich in polyunsaturated fats (such as linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids, respectively).
Therefore, coconut oil is mainly a saturated fat.
Answer: Coconut oil
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.