Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
i.Fats and oils are mainly esters of long-chain carboxylic acids
ii.Long-chain carboxylic acids are called oily acids
iii.The alcohol part of the ester in fats and oils comes from a dihydroxy alcohol
A)i only
B)ii only
C)iii only
D)i and ii
E)ii and iii

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ii. Long-chain carboxylic acids are more commonly referred to as fatty acids, not oily acids. iii. The alcohol part of the ester in fats and oils comes from glycerol, which is a trihydroxy alcohol, not a dihydroxy alcohol.

Which of the Following Statements Is/are Incorrect