UPSC Prelims 2003·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

Assertion (A): Unsaturated fats are more reactive compared with the saturated fats. Reason (R): Unsaturated fats have only single bonds in their structure.

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  1. ABoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. BBoth A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. CA is true but R is falseCorrect
  4. DA is false but R is true

Explanation

The correct option is C because of the following reasons: Assertion A is true. Unsaturated fats contain one or more double bonds between carbon atoms. These double bonds are chemically less stable and more chemically active than single bonds, making unsaturated fats more reactive and prone to oxidation. Reason R is false. Saturated fats are the ones that have only single bonds in their structure, which makes them stable and less reactive. Unsaturated fats, by definition, must contain at least one double or triple bond. Since the assertion is a scientifically accurate statement and the reason is factually incorrect, option C is the right choice.
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