Triacylglycerols are insoluble in water because they
A) have extensive nonpolar hydrocarbon structures.
B) have polar carbonyl functional groups.
C) can hydrogen bond with water.
D) are esters.
E) are carboxylic acids.

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Triacylglycerols are insoluble in water primarily because they have extensive nonpolar hydrocarbon chains, which do not interact favorably with water, a polar solvent.

Triacylglycerols Are Insoluble in Water Because They